The Rajasthan High Court addressed the ongoing lawyers’ strike protesting working Saturdays. The Bench emphasized that lawyers do not have the right to strike or abstain from work, as such actions put undue pressure on litigants.
The Delhi High Court expressed sharp disapproval over lawyers repeatedly seeking adjournments, stressing that such delays unfairly burden litigants. “Blissfully ignorant, it’s the litigant who suffers,” the Court remarked while criticising advocates for disrupting the judicial process.
The Delhi Transport Corporation will soon introduce a special bus service connecting major courts across the city, allowing lawyers, law clerks, and litigants to travel conveniently between court complexes at nominal fares.
Today, On 10th October, CJI B.R. Gavai announces that free Wi-Fi, earlier limited to courtrooms, is now available to all areas of the Supreme Court, benefiting lawyers, litigants, and visitors for better digital connectivity and access to online services.
Gujarat High Court Bar urged CJI BR Gavai to transfer Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, claiming her tenure caused major issues for lawyers and litigants. GHCAA President Brijesh Trivedi stated, “Main sufferers are litigants and Advocates especially juniors.”
Delhi High Court imposed Rs.50,000 costs on litigants for fabricating a false bias claim against a trial judge, terming it a “figment of infertile imagination,” while stressing that misleading assertions cannot be allowed to derail judicial proceedings.
Ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud responded to Sanjeev Sanyal, asserting that the judiciary is not a roadblock to Viksit Bharat, while emphasizing, “Expeditious disposal of cases is the key to the preservation of the rule of law,” ensuring transparency and certainty.
Today, On 6th September, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra urged the Delhi Bar Association to end its indefinite strike, stressing that repeated abstentions are causing grave hardship to litigants, under-trial prisoners, victims of crime, and advocates eager to perform professional duties.
J&K High Court orders publication of video conferencing links in weekly causelists for Jammu and Srinagar benches. Advocates must follow strict SOPs for virtual hearings.
Supreme Court ordered all courts to stop granting bail just because someone promises to pay money. Bail must only be given based on case facts, not on undertakings.
