The Allahabad High Court prohibited bar associations from charging Rs 500 for photo identification, deeming it illegal and a hindrance to justice access. The Court emphasized that unnecessary fees and procedures must be eliminated. It ordered that affidavits sworn before a notary be accepted without defects, promoting a smoother legal process.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Rs 680 crore advocate chambers and parking at Allahabad High Court, emphasizing the equal importance of litigants in the justice system alongside judges and lawyers. He highlighted infrastructure improvements, support for advocates, and the goal of enhancing justice delivery through integrated court complexes.
New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a petition seeking the creation of a separate website for the Rouse Avenue Court. The petition, filed by lawyer Abhinav Garg, highlights the challenges faced by lawyers and litigants due to the absence of an independent online platform for this court.
Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s decision to quash the show cause notice issued to Isha Foundation. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) had challenged the ruling, which recognized Isha Foundation as an educational institute eligible for certain environmental norm relaxations. The High Court had earlier ruled in favor of the foundation, granting it exemptions under specific regulations.
On January 2, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna greeted lawyers and litigants as the Supreme Court resumed after a winter break. He announced that the email system for case mentions was down, instructing lawyers to submit physical letters instead, which would be reviewed for urgent case listings.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 29) expressed its exasperation with the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association over its boycotts from court work, lamenting that lawyers cannot hold litigants to ransom in this manner. A Bench of Justices Abhay Oka and Augustine George Masih added that there were other means of registering protest instead of declaring strikes or bringing court work to a halt.
Today, On 11th November, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna expressed a willingness to reconsider the Supreme Court’s ban on adjournment requests through letter circulation and the potential reintroduction of physical cause lists. This reflects ongoing discussions on balancing court efficiency with timely justice amid concerns over delays caused by letter-driven adjournments.