The Central government has cleared the appointment of five judicial officers as judges of the Allahabad High Court. The move comes as the Court struggles with over 50% judicial vacancies.
NALSA and the SC Mediation Panel will launch a 90-day “Mediation For the Nation” campaign from July 1, 2025, to promote cost-effective dispute resolution across India. This initiative aims to resolve pending cases through mediation, encouraging a faster and more amicable process while alleviating the burden on courts and preserving relationships.
Bihar Police propose establishing 100 fast-track courts to expedite justice, focusing on cases involving illegal assets. DGP Vinay Kumar highlighted the need for quicker trials as pending cases have surged to nearly 17 lakh. Strong actions against corrupt officials, regardless of their status, will be prioritized to tackle illegal wealth effectively.
CJI Gavai expressed frustration at lawyers seeking adjournments just before the Supreme Court’s summer break, questioning the necessity of rescheduling cases post-vacation. This led to light-hearted discussions among legal practitioners, with calls to revive a tradition of senior advocates not appearing during summer vacations, eliciting laughter in the courtroom.
CJI Gavai announced that during the summer vacation, only urgent cases involving imminent death, execution, or house demolition will be heard. He emphasized that non-urgent cases will be scheduled later, while some judges are voluntarily working to address backlogs, despite many lawyers’ reluctance to participate during this period.
The Supreme Court has criticized the Jharkhand High Court for delaying judgments, particularly in a case concerning three students who petitioned against the cancellation of home guard recruitment. Their case, last heard in April 2023, remains unresolved. The Supreme Court has requested a comprehensive report on all pending civil cases for further review.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated the Central Government to establish special courts solely for POCSO Act cases, addressing delays in trials due to inadequate numbers of these courts. The court emphasized the need for quick justice for child victims, urging better staffing, training, and timely police action in enforcing these cases.
The Delhi High Court has addressed delays in Juvenile Justice Boards, issuing notices to the Centre and Delhi Government over a PIL that claims these delays infringe children’s rights to a fair trial. The petitioner, iProbono, highlights a “shockingly poor” implementation of legal timelines, urging systemic reforms for timely justice.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over nearly 7 lakh pending criminal appeals across high courts, especially noting the severe under-staffing in the Allahabad High Court, which currently operates with only 79 of its sanctioned 160 judges. The court urged the central government to expedite judicial appointments for timely justice delivery.