Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman said Shanti Bhushan was a man of tremendous commitment who quit the BJP because he believed it lacked secularism. He recalled that Bhushan always acted according to principles shaped by his family’s strong secular tradition.
Law Minister Meghwal emphasized that philanthropy plays a crucial role in promoting social and legal equality through the justice system. To honor the 100th birth centenary of K.K. Luthra, a distinguished Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court and a pioneer in criminal law, a Centre for Comparative Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Studies has been established. This initiative aims to advance research and legal discourse in criminal justice. It reflects Luthra’s enduring legacy in shaping India’s legal landscape.
The All India Judicial Service (AIJS) proposal faces stagnation on November 29 due to disagreement among key stakeholders, according to Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Despite prior discussions and a 2012 framework approval, the lack of consensus persists, exacerbated by numerous vacancies across the judiciary and rising criminal case pendency nationwide.
The High Court Bar Association is advocating for the appointment of local lawyers as judges in order to better represent the local legal community and address regional issues. They also outlined demands for advocate protection, medical insurance, and infrastructure support, which received positive feedback from the Union Law Minister.
The outgoing President of the Supreme Court Bar Association raised concerns about political parties’ influence on bar association elections, urging for impartiality to uphold legal ethics. He congratulated the new President but criticized political involvement in the elections. He also emphasized the need to amend voting rights and secure insurance for junior lawyers, calling for support from major corporations.