A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against the quashing of the amendment to the MP Higher Judicial Service Rules, stating, “The amendment is not a new recruitment method, but only a conditional adjustment within the framework.”
The Supreme Court Today (Feb 3) raised serious concerns about the massive case backlog in the Allahabad High Court, which is operating at half its full strength. With each judge handling 15,000–20,000 cases, the court emphasized the urgent need to fill vacant judge posts. The issue came to light during a 95-year-old woman’s plea, highlighting the severe delays in justice. The court stressed that swift action is necessary to clear over 11.4 lakh pending cases and restore efficiency in the judicial system.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of six judicial officers as judges for the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh during a meeting on January 11. This decision addresses existing vacancies, with Telangana having 15 unfilled positions and Andhra Pradesh 11, improving judicial capacity in both states.
The Supreme Court of India is inviting applications for 90 Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate positions, offering law graduates a chance to work closely with the judiciary. The application process runs from January 14 to February 7, 2025, with exams scheduled for March 9, 2025. Eligible candidates must hold a Law degree, be aged 20-32, and possess strong research skills. Apply online on the official SCI website to grab this prestigious opportunity!
The Supreme Court instructed governments to establish clear timelines for filling vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions. Emphasizing the Right to Information Act, it mandated actions to expedite appointments and compliance affidavits from Chief Secretaries, addressing delays particularly in states like Jharkhand.
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to provide detailed information on budgetary allocations for medical infrastructure and staffing vacancies in government hospitals. This comes in response to concerns over increased deaths at hospitals due to underfunding and unfilled positions. A hearing is set for January 29.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.