Delhi High Court orders fresh elections for Saket and Karkardooma Bar Associations on May 9, 2025. Retired judges to oversee fair voting with strict rules and EVM preference.
The CJI led bench in Supreme Court Today (Jan 30) permitted High Courts to appoint retired judges temporarily (ad-hoc) to help reduce the massive backlog of criminal appeals. These judges will work alongside regular judges, but their number cannot exceed 10% of the sanctioned strength. The court also eased earlier conditions for such appointments, making it easier to bring in experienced judges to speed up case resolutions.
On Friday(27th Sept),The Supreme Court of India emphasized that retired high court judges heading tribunals must receive appropriate salaries and benefits to maintain their dignity. The bench, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, urged state governments to ensure fair compensation or consider appointing individuals from other professions.
Today, On 3rd June, A petition submitted to the High Court, urging the Election Commission to implement measures preventing political parties and candidates from soliciting votes based on religious or linguistic appeals. The petition argues that such corrupt practices undermine the secular nature of the electoral process and violate constitutional principles. A petition submitted to the High Court urges the Election Commission to stop political parties from seeking votes based on religious or linguistic appeals. The petition calls for an independent commission to oversee the enforcement of a 2017 Supreme Court judgment prohibiting such practices. The Madras High Court issued a notice to the Election Commission and scheduled a further hearing.
Former Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Nariman proposed a reform for India’s Collegium system, suggesting a panel with the Chief Justice and four retired judges to enhance judicial independence and address system flaws. He also emphasized the importance of transparency in the selection process and the inclusion of practicing members of the legal profession in the nomination process. The proposed framework aims to ensure well-qualified and committed judges while fostering judicial independence and accountability.
Today(on 23rd April),The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association urges Prime Minister Modi to amend statutes for the appointment of sitting judges to tribunals and commissions, instead of retired judges, to ensure judicial impartiality. He highlighted concerns about judges’ impartiality, recommended extending retirement age, and emphasized the need for upholding the judiciary’s independence.
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (2nd Febuay) has sought the Union Government’s perspective on the contentious issue of requiring retired judges to undergo written examinations for appointments to consumer commissions. This inquiry stems from a broader discussion on the selection process for members of State and District Commissions for Consumer Dispute Redressal, highlighting […]