SC Rejects Govt Stand On Creating New Posts In District Judiciary: Issues Directions [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

SC Rejects Govt Stand On Creating New Posts In District Judiciary: Issues Directions [Read Judgment]

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SC rejected the government stand that new posts in district judiciary should be created only after 90 per cent of the sanctioned strength has been filled up.The Supreme Court in Imtiyaz Ahmad vs. State of UP, has ruled that the required judge strength of the district judiciary shall be computed for each state in accordance with the interim approach suggested by the National Court. The Supreme Court in Imtiyaz Ahmad vs. State of UP, has ruled that the required judge strength of the district judiciary shall be computed for each state in accordance with the interim approach suggested by the National Court Management Systems Committee. Hence, a scientific assessment of the required judge strength will form the basis of ensuring that the state governments put into place the infrastructure required for tackling judicial delays.” The court then ordered that until the NCMSC formulates a scientific method for determining the basis for computing the required judge strength of the district judiciary, the judge strength shall be computed for each state, in accordance with the interim approach indicated in the note submitted by the NCMSC chairperson. The Bench has issued the following Directions: i) Until NCMSC formulates a scientific method for determining the basis for computing the required judge strength of the district judiciary, the judge strength shall be computed for each state, in accordance with the interim approach indicated in the note submitted by the Chairperson, NCMSC; ii) NCMSC is requested to endeavour the submission of its final report by 31 December 2017; iii) A copy of the interim report submitted by the Chairperson, NCMSC shall be forwarded by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice to the Chief Justices of all the High Courts and Chief Secretaries of all states within one month so as to enable them to take follow-up action to determine the required judge strength of the district judiciary based on the NCMSC interim report, subject to what has been stated in this judgment; iv) The state governments shall take up with the High Courts concerned the task of implementing the interim report of the Chairperson, NCMSC and take necessary decisions within a period of three months from today for enhancing the required judge strength of each state judiciary accordingly; v) The state governments shall cooperate in all respects with the High Courts in terms of the resolutions passed in the joint conference of Chief Justices and Chief Ministers in April 2016 with a view to ensuring expeditious disbursal of funds to the state judiciaries in terms of the devolution made under the auspices of the Fourteenth Finance Commission; vi) The High Courts shall take up the issue of creating additional infrastructure required for meeting the existing sanctioned strength of their state judiciaries and the enhanced strength in terms of the interim recommendation of NCMSC; vii) The final report submitted by NCMSC may be placed for consideration before the Conference of Chief Justices.

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SC sets up fact-finding panel to probe Patiala MC poll ‘violations’
5 days, 18 hours ago

SC sets up fact-finding panel to probe Patiala MC poll ‘violations’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has appointed a fact-finding commission under a former judge of Punjab and Haryana high court to inquire into allegations of procedural lapses, violation of norms and violence, during municipal polls in Patiala in December last. Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court bench of justice Surya Kant and justice NK Singh has appointed justice Nirmaljeet Kaur and …

All India Judicial Service Need Of The Hour: Former CJI DY Chandrachud
1 month, 1 week ago

All India Judicial Service Need Of The Hour: Former CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Former Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud has batted for the introduction of an All-India Judicial Service, basing on the model of central civil services, for recruitment of judges to the district judiciary across the country. He said that recruitment to the district judiciary is not done by the Government of India or Supreme Court and it is carried …

Supreme Court Justice Oka pulls up Maharashtra government for poor judiciary infrastructure, praises Karnataka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Justice Oka pulls up Maharashtra government for poor judiciary infrastructure, praises Karnataka

The Hindu  

Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka on Saturday criticised the Maharashtra Government for lack of basic infrastructure for the judiciary, while asserting the situation in neighbouring Karnataka was different. Speaking at the Ashok Desai Memorial Lecture on the topic 'What ails our criminal justice system- some thoughts', Justice Oka said, "We struggle to get infrastructure from Maharashtra government. The scenario in …

30% judges’ posts vacant in Haryana districts courts: Union min
1 month, 3 weeks ago

30% judges’ posts vacant in Haryana districts courts: Union min

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state for law and justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said that 30% of judicial officers’ posts are vacant in Haryana. The MP, in his question, asked about the strength of judges at district courts in Haryana and at Punjab and Haryana high court. In e-Courts Phase II of the project, one video conference equipment each has …

Frame Rules To Increase Posts Of District Judge (Selection Grade) & District Judge (Super Time Scale) In 3 Months : Supreme Court To States & HCs
2 months, 1 week ago

Frame Rules To Increase Posts Of District Judge (Selection Grade) & District Judge (Super Time Scale) In 3 Months : Supreme Court To States & HCs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the High Courts and State Governments to frame rules regarding the increase of posts of District Judges in the Selection Grade and Super Time Scale categories.A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai, Justice AG Masih and Justice KV Vinod Chandran noted that the recommendation of the Second National Judicial Pay Commission regarding District. The Supreme …

Top Court nudges Centre to consider more regional benches of Armed Forces Tribunal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top Court nudges Centre to consider more regional benches of Armed Forces Tribunal

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday, while praising the substantial contribution to the Armed Forces from Chandigarh, also emphasised the need for more regional benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal in these states, along with circuit benches. The court was hearing a petition by the Madras Bar Association, raising issues of vacancies and related concerns in the Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandigarh. …

'Not Prudent To Deploy Outsourced Staff In Judicial Institutions' : Supreme Court Raises Concerns About CAT Jammu Bench
3 months ago

'Not Prudent To Deploy Outsourced Staff In Judicial Institutions' : Supreme Court Raises Concerns About CAT Jammu Bench

Live Law  

While dealing with a matter pertaining to functioning of the Central Administrative Tribunal bench at Jammu, the Supreme Court today flagged concerns about outsourcing of private individuals into judicial institutions and running of the institutions at private properties. After going through the status report, Justice Kant impressed upon Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that CAT bench at Jammu appears to …

Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation
3 months, 1 week ago

Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court takes a "a serious view of the sad situation where it seems that the State of Punjab is treating the third pillar of democracy very shabbily." The Court noted that in Sub Division Derabassi, District Mohali, 03 Judicial Officers are holding Court on the ground floor of a double storied building in which Sub …

Supreme Court asks states/UTs to report statistics on vacant posts in prisons
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court asks states/UTs to report statistics on vacant posts in prisons

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked state governments to submit statistics on vacant posts of prison staff, observing that the vacancies in jails do not augur well for prisoners, particularly when the jails are overcrowded. The court was hearing a suo motu petition on the conditions of jails across the country A bench of justices Hrishikesh Roy and …

Supreme Court Directs All States/UTs To Furnish Data On Vacancies In Prison Staff Posts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Directs All States/UTs To Furnish Data On Vacancies In Prison Staff Posts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today called on States/Union Territories in the country to furnish cadre-wise information on the strength of officers and staff meant to take care of exigencies in jails. Further, the Court sought information on the number of vacancies and whether any steps have been taken, or are underway, to fill-up those vacancies.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and. …

J&K High Court Directs Govt To Create 334 Judicial Posts Within 60 Days, Emphasises Binding Nature Of Directive
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K High Court Directs Govt To Create 334 Judicial Posts Within 60 Days, Emphasises Binding Nature Of Directive

Live Law  

Asserting that recommendations by the High Court or its Chief Justice regarding the creation of posts are binding on the government the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union Territory of J&K to create 334 posts in various judicial categories within 60 days, emphasizing the judiciary's autonomy and the government's obligation to comply. Once the High …

Judiciary an integral institution, complacency not an option: CJI
7 months ago

Judiciary an integral institution, complacency not an option: CJI

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Sunday underscored that complacency is a luxury the judiciary cannot afford even as he acknowledged the ongoing challenge of case pendency and emphasised that the judiciary’s effectiveness and independence are closely tied to ensuring proper working conditions and financial security for judges. In an institution as integral to the life of a …

Time To Think Of National-Level Judicial Recruitment Instead Of State-Based Selections : CJI DY Chandrachud
7 months ago

Time To Think Of National-Level Judicial Recruitment Instead Of State-Based Selections : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday endorsed the idea of a national-level recruitment process for the judicial services of all States. He said that the time has now come to think of national integration by having recruitment to judicial service which crosses "narrow domestic walls of regionalism and state-centred selections". Time has really come now to truly think …

Time to remind citizens that we exist for them: CJI Chandrachud
7 months ago

Time to remind citizens that we exist for them: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Saturday said that judiciary cannot be indifferent to the suffering and injustice of litigants approaching courts as he exhorted members of the district judiciary – the first point of contact for citizens seeking justice – to give back to the society by reminding citizens that “we exist for them”. Speaking at the …

Justice with empathy, fairness, compassion will define judiciary: Justice Khanna
7 months ago

Justice with empathy, fairness, compassion will define judiciary: Justice Khanna

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday underlined that the judiciary’s true measure is not found in the grandeur of the court rooms or technological advancements but in its capacity to deliver justice with compassion, empathy and fairness. Speaking before a distinguished audience including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, justice Khanna set the tone for the National Conference of the District …

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC
7 months, 1 week ago

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Erode : Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar, on Saturday said 233 new judges will be appointed to various courts in Tamil Nadu soon. Justice Krishnakumar inaugurated the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court at Elumathur in Modakurichi taluk through video conferencing at a function held at Erode District Collector's office here. "We have made an appeal to …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT WEEKLY DIGEST APRIL 2024 PART 1 Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 290 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 274 Criminal procedure Code 1973; Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 …

Supreme Court To Soon Have A New 'Futuristic' Building: CJI DY Chandrachud
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court To Soon Have A New 'Futuristic' Building: CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, Dr. DY Chandrachud on Saturday delivered a presidential address at the event for the inauguration of the new district court complex at Rajkot in Gujarat and the launching of Nayaya Mandir and E-initiatives. This new district court building serves as a shining example not just for the legal community but communities at large.may this institution …

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
1 year, 4 months ago

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court is all set to constitute a special bench to ensure early disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by issuing necessary directions to the special courts seized of such cases. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala on Wednesday said, he had already issued instructions in …

Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI Chandrachud

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday asserted that it's wrong to say the Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges being considered for appointment in top court and High Courts. Delivering the Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture, CJI Chandrachud said, "We have prepared broad platform where we have assessed top 50 judges of country for consideration …

Maharashtra political crisis verdict today: Supreme Court to decide on questions of law
1 year, 10 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis verdict today: Supreme Court to decide on questions of law

India Today  

A Constitution bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, will deliver its crucial verdict today in the pleas pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis. The judgement will decide the fate of the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra and also of the ousted Shiv Sena leader Udhhav Thackrey while answering some important questions of law. Whether a notice …

Age Of Livestreaming And Social Media Places New Demands On Judges: Chief Justice Chandrachud
1 year, 10 months ago

Age Of Livestreaming And Social Media Places New Demands On Judges: Chief Justice Chandrachud

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud speaking at the National Conference on Digitization, Paperless Courts and e-Initiatives organised by the High Court of Orissa, remarked that in the age of livestreaming and social media every word said by judges in court is up in public realm, which places new challenges and demands on judges. Sometimes it may, sometimes …

District Judges Appointment - Only 10% Posts Can Be Filled Through Limited Competitive Examination : Supreme Court
2 years ago

District Judges Appointment - Only 10% Posts Can Be Filled Through Limited Competitive Examination : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to comply with the directions of the Apex Court in All India Judges’ Association And Ors. 15 SCC 170, particularly, the one asking the High Courts to reserve only 10% seats in the higher judiciary to be filled up by limited departmental competitive examination. v. UoI And Ors, the …

Judicial Appointments: Unhealthy Debate On Misplaced Concern
2 years, 1 month ago

Judicial Appointments: Unhealthy Debate On Misplaced Concern

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister’s public comments about appointment of judges and the judicial pendency, though, raise genuine concerns about the system of administration of justice in India but probably though inappropriate forum and for sure a misplaced concern. Looking at the statistics, on an average, we have a sanctioned strength of 21 Judges per million people that is roughly one …

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 2 months ago

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed Rajya Sabha that a total of 18 proposals recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment of judges has been sent back by the government to the collegium for reconsideration. While answering to the question on total number of collegium proposals returned by Government on its own to Supreme Court Collegium …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2022- ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2022- ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Live Law  

Administrative Law Administrative Law - Administrative/executive orders or circulars, as the case may be, in the absence of any legislative competence cannot be made applicable with retrospective effect. Vijay Rajmohan v. State, 2022 LiveLaw 832 : AIR 2022 SC 4974 Central Administrative Tribunal - Punishment for contempt imposed on Advocate for alleged intemperate behaviour in court- SC sets aside CAT …

5850 Posts In District Judiciary Vacant Across The Country : Law Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

5850 Posts In District Judiciary Vacant Across The Country : Law Minister

Live Law  

As per the law minister of India, Kiren Rijiju, there is a total number of 5850 vacancies of Judicial Officers in the District and Subordinate Courts across the country out of sanctioned strength of 25042 as on 19th December 2022. These details were released on a question asked by MP Kanimozhi regarding shortage of judges and vacant posts in the …

Improving India’s justice delivery system: Why infrastructure matters
2 years, 4 months ago

Improving India’s justice delivery system: Why infrastructure matters

Hindustan Times  

The multiple crises besetting India’s justice delivery system are related to a large extent to what the Chief Justice of India calls “dilapidated” infrastructure. This brief highlights the stark gaps in infrastructure in India’s district and subordinate courts, which struggle with pendency due to an acute shortage of basic infrastructure. Expressing his concern at the slow progress in infrastructural projects …

DC Edit | Judges’ pick: Make it transparent
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Judges’ pick: Make it transparent

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court expressing its displeasure to the Union government over the delay in appointing people in the higher judiciary despite reiteration by its collegium and issuing notice to bureaucrats in the ministry of law and justice must trigger a serious discussion in the way in which the whole exercise is being conducted. However, with the passage of time, the …

Morning Digest | Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable, says SC; Himachal Pradesh all set to vote today
2 years, 4 months ago

Morning Digest | Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable, says SC; Himachal Pradesh all set to vote today

The Hindu  

Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Friday lambasted the Centre for withholding names recommended or reiterated by the collegium for judicial appointments, even saying that the government is using silence and inaction as “some sort of a device” to force worthy candidates and prominent lawyers to withdraw their consent. Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC Bench …

Can't interfere in administrative decisions, SC on plea seeking creation of Judicial Vista
2 years, 8 months ago

Can't interfere in administrative decisions, SC on plea seeking creation of Judicial Vista

India Today  

Responding to a petition seeking direction to execute the construction work of Judicial vista, the Supreme Court on Friday said that it cannot encroach on the powers of the Chief Justice of India. The apex court also asked the Centre to address a Public Interest Litigation seeking to create a judicial vista with state of the art facilities around the …

Unfilled judicial vacancies major reason for pendency of cases: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 8 months ago

Unfilled judicial vacancies major reason for pendency of cases: CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

Taking a dig at the Centre government for the huge pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday said that not non-filling of judicial vacancies by the government is the major cause of pendency of cases. You all know the major important reason is the non-filling up of the judicial vacancies and not …

"Low Case Load": Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Establish NGT Benches In Every State
2 years, 10 months ago

"Low Case Load": Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Establish NGT Benches In Every State

Live Law  

In its judgment upholding constitutionality of Section 3 of the National Green Tribunal Act 2010, the Supreme Court also observed that the seat of the NGT benches can be located as per exigencies and it is not necessary to locate them in every State. The writ petitioners, the Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates Bar Association and the District Bar Association, …

22% Posts In District Judiciary Still Lying Vacant, Immediate Steps Needed To Fill The Gap: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 10 months ago

22% Posts In District Judiciary Still Lying Vacant, Immediate Steps Needed To Fill The Gap: CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

Addressing an event at the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday spoke about the pending vacancies in the district judiciary and emphasised the need to take immediate steps to fill the gap. Mere Laws Not Enough To Build Tradition, Judges & Lawyers Must Take Oath To Work Hard To Make Justice A …

Only 8 states agree on CJI's proposal on judicial infrastructure, others yet to respond
2 years, 11 months ago

Only 8 states agree on CJI's proposal on judicial infrastructure, others yet to respond

India Today  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana's push for the National Judicial Infrastructure Corporation has the backing of only eight states so far and other states are yet to respond. According to the agenda note for joint conference of the chief ministers and chief justices of the high courts, states like West Bengal, Mizoram, Sikkim, Puducherry, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana and …

Will Discuss Issues Related To Judicial Infrastructure In Upcoming Conference Of CJs & CMs : CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Discuss Issues Related To Judicial Infrastructure In Upcoming Conference Of CJs & CMs : CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for a week a PIL filed by Advocate ML Sharma seeking directions to Centre and States to provide complete court infrastructure for District Court/ subordinate courts.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli observed that the issue regarding judicial infrastructure has been taken up and the …

How All-India Judicial Services can go a long way in fixing talent deficit and vacancy in district courts
2 years, 11 months ago

How All-India Judicial Services can go a long way in fixing talent deficit and vacancy in district courts

Firstpost  

Recently, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana stressed the need to fill up vacancies, at all levels of the judiciary, on a war footing. Not long ago in 2017, the situation came to an all-time high with almost 6,000 judges’ posts in the district and subordinate courts remaining vacant. Implement centralised countrywide judicial recruitments Articles 233 and 234 of the …

DC Edit | SC faces tough challenge over rule of law in Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

DC Edit | SC faces tough challenge over rule of law in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

India’s Supreme Court was making a point before the republic’s rulers about the importance of the rule of law when it ordered the status quo in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, as the North Delhi Municipal Corporation was busy with its demolition drive. It took repeated interventions by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana and Ms Karat’s physical presence in …

KCR: 1,730 posts for lower courts soon
2 years, 11 months ago

KCR: 1,730 posts for lower courts soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Friday said that the government will sanction an additional 1,730 posts to overcome the staff shortage in the lower courts in Telangana State. Addressing an inaugural function of a two-day conference of Telangana State Judicial Officers 2022, the Chief Minister said that the state government was ready to provide infrastructure and funds to …

President bats for BJP's all-India judicial service to pick judges
3 years, 4 months ago

President bats for BJP's all-India judicial service to pick judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Referring to the issue of judicial appointments, the President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday favoured creating an All-India Judicial Service for the recruitment and appointment of judges at all levels of judiciary, saying that the idea is in voyage for the last five decades but has not been tested. For instance, there can be an All-India Judicial Service …

Supreme Court Not Meant Only For People Living Near Delhi; Madras HC Judge Justice Kirubakaran Urges Centre To Amend Constitution To Set Up Regional Benches
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Not Meant Only For People Living Near Delhi; Madras HC Judge Justice Kirubakaran Urges Centre To Amend Constitution To Set Up Regional Benches

Live Law  

"Location of Courts and Tribunals in New Delhi alone, without having Regional Benches, causes injustice to the people living in far flung places away from New Delhi," observed Justice N. Kirubakaran of the Madras High Court recently. Statistically, Justice Kirubakaran said, only those Courts having close geographical proximity to the Supreme Court have been filing cases or appeals before it …

Shifting Principal Benches Of Certain Tribunals Outside Delhi May Help Bar To Grow At Different Places: Justice Hemant Gupta
3 years, 8 months ago

Shifting Principal Benches Of Certain Tribunals Outside Delhi May Help Bar To Grow At Different Places: Justice Hemant Gupta

Live Law  

In his dissenting opinion in Madras Bar Association case, Justice Hemant Gupta highlighted the concern of lawyers and litigants about concentration of Tribunals in Delhi.The judge observed that shifting the principal benches of the certain Tribunals outside Delhi will help the Bar to grow at different places and would also resolve the challenge of scarcity of housing in the Capital. …

About 3.5 Crore Cases Pending In Indian District Courts: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointment Of More Judges In Subordinate Judiciary
4 years, 2 months ago

About 3.5 Crore Cases Pending In Indian District Courts: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointment Of More Judges In Subordinate Judiciary

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, underscoring the issue of long pendency of cases in Subordinates Courts in India, inter alia seeking formal guidelines and rule of procedures for the appointment of judges within the time-bound duration. The Petitioner pointed out that about 3.5 crore cases are pending in Indian District Courts, out of which …

Every Endeavour Should Be Made By The District & Sessions Judge To Fill Up The Vacant Posts As Expeditiously As Possible: Delhi HC [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Every Endeavour Should Be Made By The District & Sessions Judge To Fill Up The Vacant Posts As Expeditiously As Possible: Delhi HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court directed a District & Sessions Judge to fill the vacancies in its court pertaining to the posts of Senior Judicial Assistants and Judicial Assistants by way of promotion and that of Junior Judicial Assistants that shall fall vacant owing to promotions to the above posts by way of a recruitment drive, as expeditiously as possible. Reiterating …

SC Constitution Bench To Hold Its First 'Virtual' Sitting Tomorrow
4 years, 8 months ago

SC Constitution Bench To Hold Its First 'Virtual' Sitting Tomorrow

Live Law  

In a first, a five judge Constitution bench will hold a 'virtual sitting' tomorrow to hear a batch of cases which raises the issue whether the states can provide reservation to in-service candidates to PG Courses. The five judge bench comprising of Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose would sit in 'Virtual Court no.3' at …

[Public Service Recruitment] Judicial Review Should Be Rarely Exercised If Provision For Revaluation Of Answer Sheets Is Absent: SC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 10 months ago

[Public Service Recruitment] Judicial Review Should Be Rarely Exercised If Provision For Revaluation Of Answer Sheets Is Absent: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has reiterated that, that in the absence of any provision for revaluation of answer sheets, judicial review should be rarely exercised. In this case, the Patna High Court had set aside the results of the main examination conducted by Bihar Staff Selection Commission the BSSC to to 1569 vacancies in Class III posts, in various departments of …

AAP govt paved road to justice by discarding politics of parole in favour of infrastructure and improved access to courts
5 years, 2 months ago

AAP govt paved road to justice by discarding politics of parole in favour of infrastructure and improved access to courts

Firstpost  

Editor’s Note: This is a three-part series on Aam Aadmi Party’s impact on the state of democracy, development and rule of law in Delhi that remains undocumented by the press. The government’s response was in line with the high court’s request to the Delhi government to provide more court space and infrastructure for the judicial officers in the National Capital. …

Nearly 40% Sanctioned Posts Of HC Judges Vacant: SC Seeks AG's Help For Prompt Appointments Of Judges At All Levels
5 years, 4 months ago

Nearly 40% Sanctioned Posts Of HC Judges Vacant: SC Seeks AG's Help For Prompt Appointments Of Judges At All Levels

Live Law  

The observations by a two judges bench of the Supreme Court in a recent order seem to be in variance with the claims of the CJI-designate Justice S A Bobde that the Central Government was not delaying judicial appointments.A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph took note of the alarming increase in vacancies of High Court …

Hyderabad: No 3-year practice for junior judges
5 years, 4 months ago

Hyderabad: No 3-year practice for junior judges

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday allowed fresh law graduates to apply for the post of junior civil judge by setting aside the pre-requisite that they must have three years of practice as advocates, a norm that was in vogue for the past two years. While giving the order, the bench recalled the guidelines laid down by the Supreme …

Hyderabad: Staff crunch hampering speedy justice delivery
5 years, 6 months ago

Hyderabad: Staff crunch hampering speedy justice delivery

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The delay in filling up vacancies and holding orientation and training classes for the judicial staff has affected the quality of administration of the court system. It rarely considers the quality of the administration of the courts system, particularly the back-end functions, processes and filling up of judicial staff posts in the lower courts. Former judge Kiran Palakurthi, who …

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