Surya Kant stressed the need to strengthen judicial infrastructure, increase judicial appointments and speed up recruitment in district courts to ensure timely justice. He also said artificial intelligence would be adopted in the judiciary through a regulated framework
The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to ensure washroom facilities in district courts, observing that access to toilets is a basic human right. The court sought affidavits within six weeks and stressed that lack of funds cannot justify inadequate infrastructure
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
High Court Judge Justice Pulla Karthik directed district judges in Siddipet to focus on clearing pending cases at the earliest. During a review meeting, he stressed the need for timely justice and efficient handling of court cases
The Delhi High Court declared a holiday on September 8, 2023 for the High Court and the District Courts of Delhi on account of the preparations for the G-20 Summit, to be held on September 9 and 10.
Hyderabad: Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana on Thursday lauded the Telangana government’s efforts to ensure decentralisation of not only judicial services but also governance in the State through various initiatives. Chief Justice Ramana was addressing a gathering after inaugurating 32 new district courts along with Chandrashekhar Rao at a virtual function here. Extending […]
Hyderabad: Telangana is facing shortage of judges in the State High Court as well as district courts resulting in pendency of cases. While around 28 posts are vacant in the High Court, around 96 posts are lying vacant in other courts across the State. According to an answer tabled by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on […]
The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Dr Mamatha Raghuveer Achanta on the incident at Maruthi Orphan Home at Ameenpur in Sangareddy District
