An advocate strongly criticized Sanjeev Sanyal’s remarks calling the judiciary a “hurdle.” The advocate stated, “Such a characterization as a hurdle must be carefully qualified,” cautioning that it risks misrepresenting the democratic balance of powers in India.
NEW DELHI: Today, 8th May: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Nishikant Dubey for making offensive and untrue comments about the top court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. A bench led by CJI Khanna said Dubey’s statements were “highly irresponsible” and showed a desire to seek attention by making baseless allegations against the judiciary.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed deep concern over the continuing problem of dowry deaths, calling it a “grave social concern.” The court stressed that judges must carefully examine all details before granting bail in such cases, as the crime directly affects social justice and equality.
Today, On 12th February, The Calcutta High Court has said that the RG Kar Hospital financial irregularities case should be handled quickly to keep people’s trust in the courts. This case was filed soon after the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital, which shocked the entire country. The court warned that delayed justice could make people lose faith in the legal system. It has asked the authorities to conduct a fair and fast investigation into the matter.
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Prashant Bhushan, representing the NGO CJAR, criticized Justice Yadav for his comments at a VHP event, claiming they undermine judicial impartiality and erode public trust. The letter requests an in-house inquiry and highlights concerns about the judge’s remarks targeting Muslims, advocating for the Uniform Civil Code, and violating judicial ethics.
Over 100 advocates from Karnataka have addressed a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India, expressing concerns about inefficiencies and unfair work distribution in the High Court. They highlighted issues such as the Chief Justice’s punctuality, uneven judge assignments, and alleged corruption, aiming to restore public confidence in the judicial system.
Justice B.R. Gavai highlighted the critical role of judicial ethics and integrity at a conference in Gujarat, stressing that a judge’s conduct affects public trust. He warned that resigning to contest elections could harm perceptions of impartiality and emphasized the judiciary’s independence from other branches to maintain credibility and prevent justice delays.
Three new criminal laws, described as a significant modernization of India’s criminal justice system, have been praised by Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala. These laws include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aiming to strengthen the response to crimes and increase public confidence. They cover substantive crime, procedure, and evidence, with plans for widespread implementation and public education.