Justice CT Ravikumar, born on January 6, 1960, became a Supreme Court Judge on August 31, 2021, after over two decades in legal practice. Notably, he authored 39 judgments and emphasized child welfare in custody cases and clarified legal procedural amendments. His retirement is set for January 5, 2025.
Yesterday, On 10th August, The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, stressed the urgency of upgrading court infrastructure to address the backlog of cases. He emphasized modernization and the use of technology, including AI, to translate judgments into regional languages. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of filling vacancies in the judiciary and using alternative dispute resolution methods.
The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced the launch of a Special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3 as part of the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary celebrations to address the backlog of cases. The innovative alternative dispute redressal mechanism aims to offer accessible and speedy justice delivery, with final and executable awards and cost-effective resolutions for a wide range of disputes.
