Today, On 14th October, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud announced the Supreme Court’s expansion in New Delhi, focusing on timely justice delivery. The project features an 86,000 square meter building with 29 new courtrooms and facilities for lawyers. Emphasizing sustainability and inclusivity, the expansion reflects the judiciary’s responsiveness to societal needs.
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A group of Supreme Court lawyers, led by Rajat Nair, protested the resumption of non-vegetarian food in the court’s canteen during Navratri, emphasizing respect for religious sentiments. Their objections highlight ongoing tensions regarding balancing religious practices with personal rights in public spaces, calling for better consultation in future decisions.
More than 100 lawyers from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) expressed concerns to the Supreme Court’s secretary general about procedural challenges in case filings and listings, emphasizing the lack of timelines, delays in defect notification, and verification processes. These issues hinder the legal process and impact timely justice delivery, adding to existing concerns over judicial backlog.
The Supreme Court today stayed its decision to record only the appearances of lawyers physically or online during hearings in court orders. Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal raised the issue, leading to a delay in the implementation of the order issued on August 29. The next hearing is scheduled for September 11. The court emphasized that only actively participating lawyers should have their presence recorded.
The Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association today have restricted law intern access to the Supreme Court premises due to overcrowding. They have requested limiting entry to specific days, enforcing a one intern per advocate rule, and designating a space for interns. This is in response to interns occupying facilities, leading to a lack of seating for members.
Today, 29th April, Vipin Nair’s election as President of the Supreme Court Advocates-On-Record Association marks a significant milestone in his legal career. His victory reflects trust in his leadership and legal expertise, positioning him to influence important decisions and initiatives at the highest level. Additionally, the election saw notable victories in the vice-presidential and secretary roles, highlighting strong support within the legal community.
The Supreme Court Advocates-On-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned its secretary’s baseless allegations on March 13. In response, Vice President Snehashish Mukherjee will now handle official communications. The secretary, Devvrat, made false claims about the Election Committee for upcoming SCAORA elections. This led to the Executive Committee issuing a formal rebuke. The SCAORA has set its 2024 elections for April 29.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has raised concerns about the current practices of case listings at the Supreme Court, citing unpredictability and last-minute changes that inconvenience lawyers and litigants. They have urged Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to fix the final daily list at the supplementary stage to bring about more structured and predictable scheduling.