The President of India has transferred Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya from Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court to Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, following a Supreme Court Collegium recommendation. Justice Alok Aradhe is appointed as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Both appointments took effect as of January 14.
The Law Ministry is seeking detailed data on arbitration cases involving the Indian government to evaluate current practices and explore amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996. This request includes specifics like case value, arbitration seat, advocates involved, and fees, aimed at enhancing dispute resolution efficiency and identifying improvement areas.
Today, On 19th July, President Droupadi Murmu appointed seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court and three additional judges of the Delhi High Court as permanent judges to enhance judicial capacity and efficiency. Two Bombay High Court judges were also reappointed for one year. The decision followed Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations and aims to reduce case backlog and improve judicial efficiency in India.