Today, On 19th November, Supreme Court quashes Tribunal Reforms Act provisions on appointment and tenure, ruling that they violate separation of powers and judicial independence, amount to a legislative override of a binding judgment, and fail the constitutional test, requiring urgent corrective action from the government.
Justice J Sathya Narayana Prasad of the Madras High Court passed away at 56 on May 6 due to cardiac arrest following health issues at home. Known for his legal acumen, he significantly reduced backlog cases. His sudden death is a profound loss for Tamil Nadu’s legal community, as noted by the Madras Bar Association.
Today, 10th April, The four Bar associations at the Madras HC jointly urged Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala to address challenges in the e-filing process, including file size limits, PDF conversion requirements, delays in listing writs, server malfunctions, and payment interface glitches. They emphasized the need to restore the system to its pandemic-era efficiency and proposed implementing helplines and kiosks for support.
The Supreme Court’s initiative to streamline and strengthen Bar Associations across India is a commendable step towards enhancing the legal profession’s integrity and efficiency. The genesis of this significant judicial intervention was a case involving allegations of discrimination and elitism within the Madras Bar Association (MBA). The Supreme Court of India has embarked on a […]
