The Delhi High Court has deferred implementation of its decision to hold court on the first and third Saturdays of every month. A committee constituted by the Chief Justice will examine all aspects of the proposal following objections raised by the Bar Association
Lawyers at the Delhi High Court abstained from work to protest a proposal increasing district courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore. The strike disrupted hearings, while district bar associations backed the move, saying it would reduce pendency and improve access to justice
DHCBA chief said that, writing of the letter and its circulation in public domain is clearly a dishonest attempt at overawing the independence of judiciary and tantamount to contempt of court.
