'Many Eminent Lawyers Are Not Willing To Join The Bench But Are Ready To Work As Ad-Hoc Judges': Supreme Court
2 years ago

'Many Eminent Lawyers Are Not Willing To Join The Bench But Are Ready To Work As Ad-Hoc Judges': Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, asked Senior Advocate, Mr. Arvind P. Datar and the Attorney General for India, Mr. R. Venkataramani to brainstorm and come up with a less cumbersome process to appoint ad-hoc judges in the High Court. While hearing two applications filed in the PIL preferred by NGO Lok Prahari seeking invocation of Article 224A for appointment of ad-hoc judges to tackle the problem of mounting case arrears in High Courts, the Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, A.S. Oka and Vikram Nath noted that though senior lawyers are often not willing to take up permanent positions at the Bench, they might be inclined to take up ad-hoc positions for a couple of years as a part of their social commitment. Even if there are not many old cases pending, but depending on the jurisdiction, a situation of mounting arrears is likely to arise if the rate of disposal is consistently lower than the rate of filing over a period of a year or more On Thursday, at the outset, Justice Kaul remarked that the procedure for appointment of ad-hoc judges seems to be very "cumbersome" and may "not work". He added that these eminent lawyers after completing their term of appointment shall abstain from practicing in High Courts where they serve as ad-hoc judges. "Many eminent lawyers are not willing to join the Bench but ready to work as ad-hoc judges in some courts and will not practice in that court again."

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Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be “advisable” to hold up the entire judicial appointment process and insist that the government first clear names earlier recommended or reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Kaul however made a passing remark that Mr. Sathyan “may be” one of the names recently cleared by the government. Justice Kaul announced …

Ad-hocism in appointing judges of higher courts must stop
1 year, 10 months ago

Ad-hocism in appointing judges of higher courts must stop

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 26, 2023 10:35 IST Law Minister Kiren Rijiju fired another salvo recently by writing a letter to the Chief Justice of India “suggesting the inclusion of a government nominee in the decision-making process for shortlisting of judges” and asserting the “need for representation on a search-cum-evaluation committee for appointments of judges to the Supreme Court”. Law Minister …

Many successful lawyers reluctant to join bench due tedious appointment process: SC
2 years ago

Many successful lawyers reluctant to join bench due tedious appointment process: SC

India Today  

While hearing the case pertaining to unfilled vacancies and delays in appointments to the higher judiciary, the Supreme Court on Thursday observed that many successful lawyers have been reluctant to become a judge due to the uncertainty involved in the appointment process. READ | Collegium system for appointment of judges most transparent, says Supreme Court While stating that the requisite …

Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court
2 years ago

Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested a less cumbersome and even "out-of-the-box" thinking, including roping in senior lawyers to act as ad hoc judges in High Courts, to meet the rising tide of pendency. A Bench led by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said senior advocates in High Courts may not be willing to give up their lucrative legal practices permanently, …

Article 224A : Supreme Court To Consider Centre's Status Report On Appointing Ad-Hoc HC Judges Tomorrow
2 years ago

Article 224A : Supreme Court To Consider Centre's Status Report On Appointing Ad-Hoc HC Judges Tomorrow

Live Law  

At the request of the Union Government, the Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of the PIL preferred by the NGO, Lok Prahari seeking invocation of Article 224A of the Constitution of India for making ad-hoc appointments of judges to tackle the problem of mounting case arrears in High Courts till tomorrow. Article 224A enables a Chief Justice of a …

DC Edit | Transparency needed in appointment of judges
2 years ago

DC Edit | Transparency needed in appointment of judges

Deccan Chronicle  

The stalemate over appointments of judges in the high courts and the Supreme Court has of late triggered unsavoury exchanges between the Union government and the Supreme Court of India. The latest is the apex court pinpointing that its striking down the amendment to the Constitution providing for a National Judicial Appointments Commission was behind the Union government delaying appointment …

'I Have A List Of Lawyers In My Mind' : CJI Chandrachud On SCBA Demand To Consider Supreme Court Lawyers For Elevation As High Court Judges
2 years, 1 month ago

'I Have A List Of Lawyers In My Mind' : CJI Chandrachud On SCBA Demand To Consider Supreme Court Lawyers For Elevation As High Court Judges

Live Law  

At his felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, while addressing the concern of Senior Advocate, Mr. Vikas Gupta, President of SCBA regarding elevation of the Supreme Court Advocates as Judges of High Court, CJI, Justice Chandrachud made an interesting remark. However, he emphasised on the need to have a balance, and not deprive High Court lawyers from …

DC Edit | Judges’ pick: Make it transparent
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Supreme Court Seeks Status Report From Union On Appointment Of Ad-Hoc Judges In High Courts
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Status Report From Union On Appointment Of Ad-Hoc Judges In High Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Union Government regarding the appointment of ad-hoc judges in High Courts under Article 224A of the Constitution.Article 224A enables a Chief Justice of a High Court, with the previous consent of the President, to request a former High Court judge to "sit and act as a judge" of the High …

Ad Hoc Appointments Can Be Made On Rotational Basis, Seniority Not A Criteria: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Ad Hoc Appointments Can Be Made On Rotational Basis, Seniority Not A Criteria: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of the Single Judge bench which held that appointments to the post of Director of University of Agricultural Sciences, on ad-hoc basis, shall be done on seniority basis. A division bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice P Krishna Bhat while allowing the appeal filed by the University challenging the …

Five High Courts Have 54% Share in Total Pending Cases of Over 57.51 Lakhs in 25 HCs: SC
3 years, 8 months ago

Five High Courts Have 54% Share in Total Pending Cases of Over 57.51 Lakhs in 25 HCs: SC

News 18  

Five High Courts –Allahabad, Punjab and Haryana, Madras, Bombay, and Rajasthan — have huge 54 per cent shares in over 57.51 lakh pending cases in 25 high courts of the country, the Supreme Court Tuesday said while paving way for appointment of ad-hoc judges to tackle docket explosion. The judgement, penned by the CJI, referred to the data of National …

'Article 224A Of Constitution A Salutary Provision' : Supreme Court Reserves Orders On Plea For Ad-Hoc Judges In High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

'Article 224A Of Constitution A Salutary Provision' : Supreme Court Reserves Orders On Plea For Ad-Hoc Judges In High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved orders on a plea seeking appointment of ad-hoc judges in High Courts using Article 224A of the Constitution of India.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said that the case will not be finally disposed off and interim orders in the nature of continuing mandamus will be passed.The bench, also …

Supreme Court Mulls Guidelines For Appointment Of Ad-Hoc Judges Under Article 224A; Seeks Views Of High Courts
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Mulls Guidelines For Appointment Of Ad-Hoc Judges Under Article 224A; Seeks Views Of High Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it was intending to lay down guidelines for the appointment of ad-hoc judges in the High Courts under Article 224A of the Constitution to tackle the problem of mounting case arrears.While considering a PIL filed by an NGO named Lok Prahari seeking the use of Article 224A, a bench comprising Chief Justice of …

No Bar In Considering Supreme Court Lawyers For High Court Judgeship, Says Supreme Court
3 years, 8 months ago

No Bar In Considering Supreme Court Lawyers For High Court Judgeship, Says Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday orally remarked that there is no bar in considering advocates practicing in the Supreme Court for judgeship at High Courts.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Surya Kant made this remark while hearing a matter relating to judicial appointments.Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, who also happens to be the …

About 3.5 Crore Cases Pending In Indian District Courts: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointment Of More Judges In Subordinate Judiciary
3 years, 11 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 …

Appointment To The Supreme Court: Identifying Trends And Patterns
4 years, 2 months ago

Appointment To The Supreme Court: Identifying Trends And Patterns

Live Law  

Earlier today, it was reported that the Law Ministry is currently awaiting the recommendations from the Supreme Court's Collegium to appoint Judges to the Supreme Court. A person may be appointed to the Court in three ways- If she/he has been a Judge of the High Court for at least five years ; If she/he has been an advocate of …

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