Delhi High Court told journalists to approach CIC and Supreme Court for public access to its hearings.
Court stressed avoiding multiple proceedings and promoting procedural clarity.
The SCBA President Vikas Singh urged Chief Justice Gavai to relocate the National Judicial Museum to enhance access for lawyers and the public. This move would address infrastructure issues, creating more space for lawyers’ chambers and facilitating virtual hearings, ultimately improving convenience within the Supreme Court premises.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday (15th Jan) issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition challenges the recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which limit citizens’ rights to access election-related records.
The Supreme Court reprimanded lawyers for disruptive behavior during a hearing involving Advocate Charanjeet Singh Chanderpal, emphasizing the necessity of professional conduct in live-streamed sessions. Justice Surya Kant warned of serious consequences, including license suspension, for continued misconduct, highlighting the importance of courtroom decorum and accountability.
Former SCBA President Vikas Singh has raised concerns to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to convert the Judges’ Library into a museum. He argues this undermines the needs of SCBA members, who lack essential facilities, and urges reconsideration of infrastructure plans to support the Bar’s critical role in the judicial process.
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The Supreme Court praised the Uttar Pradesh Government’s adherence to legal procedures in its ‘bulldozer action’ to demolish properties of individuals accused of crimes. However, the Court also proposed nationwide guidelines to regulate such demolitions and raised concerns about ethical and legal implications, emphasizing the need to ensure adherence to established legal standards.