The Supreme Court of India has urged Andhra Pradesh to establish special courts for the expedited trials of jailed Maoist leader Duna Keshav Rao, who surrendered in 2011. Meanwhile, Odisha plans to set up similar courts. Rao argues he faces false charges and seeks timely trial resolutions. The case remains pending.
Justice Abhay S Oka inaugurated the new Thane court building, expressing concern over the 4.6 lakh pending cases, particularly highlighting 3.51 lakh criminal cases. He urged Maharashtra to enhance judicial infrastructure, linking it to timely justice. His remarks emphasize the need for improvements to restore public trust in the judiciary.
Supreme Court Today (April 1) declined to accept a new plea questioning the 1947 religious status lock under the Places of Worship Act. Petitioner allowed to apply in ongoing cases but court says, “We are not willing to interfere.”
The Supreme Court will hear a plea Today (April 1) against a part of the 1991 law that freezes religious identity of worship places as of 1947. The petition argues that courts should be allowed to verify original religious character through legal and scientific means.
The Supreme Court Today (Feb 17) expressed concern over excessive intervention applications in the Places of Worship Act, 1991 case, delaying the hearing to April. “Too many petitions filed. There is a limit to interventions being filed.”
New Delhi, March 21 – The Delhi High Court has declined to advance the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, while addressing the request on Friday, stated that the court was dealing with several pending cases and it would not be possible to reschedule the hearing at an earlier date.
Amid a growing case backlog, the Supreme Court faces calls for a more selective approach, with nearly 90% of cases being disposed of at the admission stage.
Today, On 3rd March, The Supreme Court of India announced that the Chief Justice will not be holding court on March 3, 2025, leading to the cancellation of the Chief Justice’s Bench, which includes Justice Sanjay Kumar, and the postponement of all listed matters for the day. However, Justice Sanjay Kumar will handle Single Judge Bench/Chamber matters in Court No.10 at 10:30 a.m. as per a separate list. The notice, issued by the Deputy Registrar on March 2, 2025, aims to inform all concerned parties about the schedule change.
The Supreme Court Today (Feb 17) expressed concern over excessive intervention applications in the Places of Worship Act, 1991 case, delaying the hearing to April. “Too many petitions filed. There is a limit to interventions being filed.”
A bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna Today (Feb 17) in Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the 1991 law, which protects the religious character of places of worship as of August 15, 1947.
