Former CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath, Kapil Sibal, and top institutions will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill. Key constitutional concerns, including fears of “indirect” President’s Rule, are expected to dominate discussions.
Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa sent a strongly worded letter to Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council, asserting that the judiciary does not block progress but upholds development, constitutional values, and protects liberty. Earlier, Sanyal called it the biggest hurdle to India’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal.
Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, proposed judges take leave to deliver judgments instead of shutting down the entire judicial system for weeks. He emphasized the need for reform due to the backlog of pending cases. Sanyal’s comments were criticized by the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, who defended the current judicial system. Economist Shamika Ravi’s study suggested that increasing the number of judgment days would significantly increase the number of judgments delivered.
The Supreme Court of India defended judges’ work ethic, rejecting criticism on working hours and vacations. Justices expressed dismay at economist Sanjeev Sanyal’s remarks, emphasizing the judiciary’s workload and dedication. This emphasizes the court’s role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice in India.
