Supreme Court wraps up 6,844 cases since Chandrachud took over as CJI
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court wraps up 6,844 cases since Chandrachud took over as CJI

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has wrapped up 6,844 cases since Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud took over as the new Chief Justice of India on November 9, staying ahead of the curve by disposing of around one thousand more cases than those filed during the same period. Of the total 6,844 cases disposed of over 29 working days, 2,511 cases were bail and transfer petitions, involving matters of personal liberty and family disputes, according to data released by the Supreme Court administration on Monday. The data on disposal of cases closely follows a powerful statement made by a top court bench led by the CJI on personal liberty, construed by many as an answer to the criticism of the Supreme Court for taking up small cases of bail and marital disputes. The Supreme Court exists to answer the cry of the citizens whose liberty has been taken away and thus, no case is small for the highest court of the land, CJI Chandrachud said on Friday, ordering the immediate release of a man sentenced to a total of 18 years in jail under nine separate cases of electricity theft in Uttar Pradesh. The CJI’s strong pitch came two days after Union law minister Kiren Rijiju said in Parliament that the Supreme Court should not hear bail pleas when pendency of cases is high.

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Will a party decide priority of Supreme Court cases? Ex-CJI on Sanjay Raut's remark
4 months ago

Will a party decide priority of Supreme Court cases? Ex-CJI on Sanjay Raut's remark

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Tuesday that one party or individual cannot decide what cases the Supreme Court should take into consideration. Responding to Raut's remarks, Justice Chandrachud said that several constitutional cases have been pending in the Supreme Court for around 20 years. He also highlighted recent rulings by the Supreme Court's constitutional bench on …

Supreme Court’s pendency crosses 82,000 despite full force of 34 judges most of the time in past two years
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court’s pendency crosses 82,000 despite full force of 34 judges most of the time in past two years

The Hindu  

Ever since the appointment of Chief Justice of India D.Y. The unceasing increase in backlog over the past two years raises the question whether a solution to pendency lies beyond maintaining the full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges. Several resolutions of the Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice Chandrachud in the past two years have explicitly voiced concern …

CJI Chandrachud emphasizes on strengthening infra in courts to deal with pendency in cases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI Chandrachud emphasizes on strengthening infra in courts to deal with pendency in cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday emphasised on strengthening infrastructure in the courts to deal with pendency in cases even as he said different mediums like the Lok Adalats were being adopted to reduce the number of court cases.He said modern technology like Artificial Intelligence was being used to translate the court verdicts in regional languages …

On I-Day, CJI announces plan to expand Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers
1 year, 7 months ago

On I-Day, CJI announces plan to expand Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. In his address at the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the Supreme Court lawns, Chief Justice Chandrachud said an “overhaul” of the court infrastructure was necessary on a priority basis to make courts more accessible and inclusive. “We plan to expand the Supreme Court by constructing a new building to accommodate 27 additional courts, 51 …

Vacation spent on...: CJI DY Chandrachud on off days for Supreme Court judges
2 years ago

Vacation spent on...: CJI DY Chandrachud on off days for Supreme Court judges

India Today  

Judges of the Supreme Court in India sit for 200 days a year and their vacations are spent thinking about the cases, reading about the laws and reflecting on the impact of their work on society, the Chief Justice of India, DY Chadrachud, said at the India Today Conclave. Our judgements are in reserve,” the CJI said, adding, “So on …

'No Case Is Small For Supreme Court, It Has Duty To Interfere In Matters Of Personal Liberty' : CJI DY Chandrachud Says After Law Minister's Remarks
2 years, 3 months ago

'No Case Is Small For Supreme Court, It Has Duty To Interfere In Matters Of Personal Liberty' : CJI DY Chandrachud Says After Law Minister's Remarks

Live Law  

No case is too small for the Supreme Court, said the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Friday, while asking "if we do not act in matters of personal liberty and grant relief, then what are we doing here? No case is too small for the Supreme Court, said the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on …

'No Institution Perfect In A Democracy, Judges Soldiers Of Constitution': CJI On Collegium
2 years, 4 months ago

'No Institution Perfect In A Democracy, Judges Soldiers Of Constitution': CJI On Collegium

ABP News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said no institution in a democracy was "perfect" and the Collegium system, which is followed for appointing judges, cannot be singled out. Speaking at a Constitution Day event in Delhi, CJI Chandrachud said the court worked within the existing framework of the Constitution "as it is interpreted and given to us". However, …

Hear 10 matrimonial cases daily: CJI
2 years, 4 months ago

Hear 10 matrimonial cases daily: CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In its full court meeting, the Supreme Court has decided that all its 13 benches will hear every day 10 daily bail petitions and 10 matrimonial disputes in a bid to bring down the pendency of cases, Chief Justice D.Y. “After a full court meeting, we have decided that each Bench will take up 10 transfer petitions, which …

Supreme Court Benches to finish pending bail pleas before Christmas: CJI
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Benches to finish pending bail pleas before Christmas: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday, November 18, 2022, pressed the accelerator on hearing and disposing off pending pleas for bail and transfer petitions in the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice said that every one of the 13 Benches of the court currently functioning in the top court would hear 10 cases each of bail and transfer petitions …

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure
2 years, 4 months ago

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure

India Today  

When Justice UU Lalit took over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, many believed that a short tenure of 74 days was not enough time to make a difference as the CJI. Keeping in line with the assurances given by the CJI, the Supreme Court witnessed many important developments and changes including an extensive listing of cases and Constitution …

Exceeding cases limit, most courts heard 67-70 matters last Monday: CJI UU Lalit
2 years, 6 months ago

Exceeding cases limit, most courts heard 67-70 matters last Monday: CJI UU Lalit

India Today  

While hearing a request for urgent listing of a case, the Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, on Tuesday observed that every bench of the Supreme Court has been exceeding its limits, with 67-70 matters heard by most courts last Monday. The observation was made after an advocate sought urgent listing of a case pertaining to AIIMS counselling on September …

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive

India Today  

From the get-go, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit had made it clear that his primary objective during his short 74-day tenure would be to focus on listing and disposal of long-pending cases to reduce the massive backlog that has further multiplied during the Covid-19 pandemic. Through data accessed exclusively, India Today has learnt that a total of 16,875 cases …

Supreme Court disposed of 1,293 cases in past one week: CJI UU Lalit
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court disposed of 1,293 cases in past one week: CJI UU Lalit

India Today  

In four working days, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit gave a glimpse of what his entire tenure would be like and disposed of 1,293 miscellaneous cases and 106 regular hearing matters. According to the data furnished by the secretary general of the Supreme Court, 440 transfer petitions have been disposed of in four working days. The Supreme Court also …

Supreme Court Disposed Of 1293 Miscellaneous Matters, 106 Regular Matters & 440 Transfer Petitions In Last Four Days: CJI UU Lalit
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Disposed Of 1293 Miscellaneous Matters, 106 Regular Matters & 440 Transfer Petitions In Last Four Days: CJI UU Lalit

Live Law  

Speaking at the felicitation function organised by the Bar Council of India, the newly appointed Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit today provided figures of the number of cases disposed of by the Supreme Court in the last four days, after taking charge as the new CJI. CJI Lalit said that in the past four days, the Supreme Court has …

What are the cases before the new CJI?
6 years, 6 months ago

What are the cases before the new CJI?

The Hindu  

Over 54,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court. A Bench, led by Justice Gogoi, recently agreed to monitor the setting up and functioning of special courts to try cases against sitting Members of Parliament and the Assemblies. One of the biggest challenges for Justice Gogoi would be the pending petitions against Article 35A, which provides special status, rights and …

CJI Dipak Misra writes to SC jugdes, HCs; seeks expedite hearing for those languishing in jails for over five years
7 years, 4 months ago

CJI Dipak Misra writes to SC jugdes, HCs; seeks expedite hearing for those languishing in jails for over five years

Firstpost  

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra has appealed the Supreme Court and high courts to take cases pending for more than five years on priority basis Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra has appealed the Supreme Court and high courts to take cases pending for more than five years on a priority basis and speedily decide on appeals filed by …

Reflections on CJI’S speech: Going beyond judicial appointments for clearance of cases
8 years, 10 months ago

Reflections on CJI’S speech: Going beyond judicial appointments for clearance of cases

Live Law  

Years ago, Justice Krishna Iyer was received by almost all the judges of the Allahabad High Court. Looking at the huge crowd of around 100 judges, Justice Iyer wondered “this is not court; this is population”. But the Allahabad High Court had the highest average pendency of case in India of 1337 days, according to a study by DAKSH, a …

Supreme Court reopens today after a long summer vacation of 49 days
11 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court reopens today after a long summer vacation of 49 days

Live Law  

Supreme Court is reopening today after a long summer vacation which lasted 49 days. The Supreme Court calendar for 2013 indicates that, the Court has 50 days of summer vacation, 6 days of Holi vacation, 6 days of Durga Pooja vacation, 8 days of Diwali vacation and 15 days of Christmas vacation apart from miscellaneous holidays for Ramanavami, Janamashtamai etc. …

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