The colonial legacy of long summer vacations continues in the Supreme Court, but for the first time a record 20 benches were set up during the nearly two-month-long break this year and exhausted the list of cases to be taken up during this period with the consent of counsel for parties.
After a seven-week summer break, the Supreme Court of India will reopen on July 8. It faces a packed agenda, including hearings and verdicts on significant cases such as the NEET-UG paper leak, the Hathras stampede, bridge collapses in Bihar, Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest in the ED case, the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, and misleading advertisements.
Today, 2nd July, Lawyers in New Delhi oppose a directive to postpone final orders during judicial vacations, sparking controversy. The advisory allegedly prohibits vacation judges from issuing final orders, leading to concerns over delays and a potential impact on judicial independence. This move has prompted objections from legal circles and highlighted the balance between administrative efficiency and timely justice.
Today, On 15th May, The Delhi High Court warned the Delhi government over delayed textbook distribution in government schools, threatening contempt action. The government pledged to deliver textbooks by May 10 but failed, prompting the court’s criticism. Despite refraining from immediate action, the court demanded timely textbook supply to all schools and a compliance report on corrective measures.