The Supreme Court announced that its Registry offices will now remain open on all Saturdays. This rule starts from July 14, 2025, as per changes approved by the President.
The Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru (AAB) has called a meeting on December 11 to address serious concerns regarding the Karnataka High Court’s functioning, particularly under Chief Justice NV Anjaria. Issues include late court starts, early adjournments, administrative lapses, and a lack of transparency affecting timely case resolutions and public trust in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court reinstated the evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, originally stayed in July 2023. This decision mandates the trial court to conclude the proceedings within a year. The case, linked to a 33-year-old smuggling incident, involves allegations of tampering with evidence during Raju’s representation of an Australian client.
Today, On 21st October, the Supreme Court decided not to penalize its Registry staff for prematurely listing a bail plea. The Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar admitted their scheduling error, which ignored a prior court order. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment to judicial integrity and promotes accountability within court administration.
Yesterday, On 9th September, The Supreme Court ordered its registry to stop accepting black-and-white photographs in pleadings without prior permission. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that blurry images are often attached to petitions, emphasizing the need for high-quality colored photographs to maintain clarity and accuracy in legal documents. This directive aims to uphold the quality of legal submissions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court reinstated four female judicial officers following directives from the Supreme Court. They were dismissed for allegedly unsatisfactory performance, which led to the Supreme Court’s intervention. The officers will be placed at the bottom of their batch with a probationary period of one year. The Supreme Court commended the decision and closed the case.
The Supreme Court reprimanded its Registry for failing to list a Special Leave Petition as directed, stressing the need for compliance with court orders. The Court warned of serious consequences for repeated errors or negligence in handling case files and instructed the Registry to provide a report explaining its determination that the petition was filed on time.
The Supreme Court cautioned the Registrar to ensure diligence among assistants, due to a missing order and critical report in a case file. Despite the registrar’s conclusion, the court noted the absence of an official report and directed the Registry to submit a report within a week, setting the case for re-listing in ten days.
Today, On 12th June, the Madras High Court set to hear the habeas corpus petition for YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s release. The court has allowed his mother to request the state government for his temporary medical release. The case has drawn attention due to conflicting opinions among judges and potential implications for free speech and civil liberties in India.
An application submitted by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for extending his interim bail by one week in the Delhi Excise Policy case was turned down by a Supreme Court Registrar. Registrar (Judicial Listing) Pavanesh D, in an order issued on May 28, stated that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader is ineligible to request an extension of interim relief while awaiting a decision on his primary plea.