Justice Aniruddha Bose said the rule of law must keep pace with technology to avoid a “digital apartheid.” He praised India’s digital growth but cautioned against misuse of AI and manipulated digital evidence in judiciary.
Bangladesh has cancelled the judges’ training programme in India, citing a directive from its Supreme Court. The programme was scheduled to begin on February 10 at the National Judicial Academy and State Judicial Academy in Madhya Pradesh. This decision marks a change in judicial training collaboration between the two countries. Further details on the reasons behind the cancellation remain unclear.
Justice Pankaj Mittal, born on June 17, 1961, assumed office on February 6, 2023, and will retire on June 16, 2026. With a notable legal lineage, he has over 37,000 judgments across various fields and served as a judge in multiple high courts. He enjoys philately and has contributed to judicial administration.
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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor ahead of his retirement on November 11. Justice Khanna, currently the second-most senior judge, has a distinguished legal career since 1983. The nomination follows tradition and awaits Union government approval to ensure a seamless leadership transition in the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud stressed the judiciary’s duty to uphold constitutional values, cautioning against personal ideologies in judgments. He emphasized the importance of impartiality and humility, urging judges to prioritize constitutional morality. Chandrachud raised concerns about judges’ personal views influencing rulings on interfaith marriages and relationships, advocating for a constitutionally grounded approach.
Yesterday, On 29th June, Chief Justice Chandrachud stressed the significance of ‘constitutional morality, diversity, and technology’ at the East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy. He emphasized the judiciary’s role in preserving India’s diversity, cautioned against personal biases influencing judgments, and highlighted technological advancements to enhance justice delivery.
Today(on 29th June), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared the stage at the bicentenary celebration of the Calcutta High Court Bar Library in Kolkata. The event included a discussion meeting organized by the National Judicial Academy, highlighting their prominent roles in judiciary and politics.
The Supreme Court of India raised concerns about the lack of mandatory training for lawyers, proposing a certification requirement and a structured training program similar to that for judges. This highlights the Court’s dedication to improving legal professionals’ quality and accountability. The initiative aims to enhance the integrity and professionalism of India’s legal fraternity.
