The Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru will convene on March 24 to address judicial corruption, emphasizing the need for a robust system to remove corrupt judges. Key proposals include mandatory asset declarations, a fast-track removal system, and enhanced judicial accountability. These measures aim to restore public trust in the legal system.
The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, will no longer schedule regular hearing matters on Wednesdays and Thursdays, focusing instead on miscellaneous matters like bail pleas on these days. This decision aims to address the backlog of 83,410 cases and represents a significant administrative change since Khanna’s appointment.
Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal opposes the transfer of part-heard cases between benches, emphasizing that once a case is assigned to a specific bench, the Chief Justice cannot reallocate it. She intends to address this issue with the Full Court to find a permanent solution, aiming to maintain consistency and follow established rules.
