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The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that high courts rarely adhere to the prescribed timeline of recommending judicial appointments six months before vacancies arise. It said filling higher judiciary vacancies is a continuous and collaborative process between the executive and judiciary

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that over 96,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, including more than 10,000 pending for over 10 years. Across India's judiciary, 5.64 crore cases remain unresolved, with delays attributed to multiple procedural and systemic factors

The Supreme Court directed high courts to pronounce judgments within three months of reserving orders, stressing that delays harm litigants. It mandated speedy decisions in bail matters, timely uploading of verdicts, and prompt communication to jail authorities for immediate release orders

The Supreme Court of India issued directions to fast-track bail hearings across High Courts, stressing weekly or fortnightly listing and automatic relisting of pending cases. It emphasised protecting undertrial liberty while balancing victims’ rights and improving coordination with investigating agencies and governments

The Supreme Court called the 16-year delay in a Delhi acid attack case a "national shame," directing all high courts to submit pending trial details within four weeks and urged the Centre to recognize survivors as persons with disabilities

The Supreme Court has termed the pendency of over 8.82 lakh execution petitions in civil courts as “highly disappointing” and “alarming,” urging high courts to ensure disposal within six months and warning officials of accountability for delays

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, approved appointments and confirmations in five high courts, elevating advocates and judicial officers. Resolutions included judge confirmations in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tripura, and Madras High Courts during a Monday meeting

The opaque process of judicial transfers calls for urgent reform — through procedural clarity, consultation, and public accountability

Bhuwan Ribhu, a child rights lawyer, became the first Indian to receive the World Jurist Association’s Medal of Honour. Leading 60 PILs and founding Just Rights for Children, he combats child marriage, trafficking, and abuse

In September, the finance ministry had notified 31 benches of GSTAT, which will be set up in 28 states and 8 Union Territories.

According to the Notification issued by the Law and Justice Ministry Shalinder Kaur (Judicial Officer) and Ravinder Dudeja, Judicial Officer are elevated to additional judges in the Delhi High Court.

Justice Rajendra Kumar- IV conveyed his consent to the proposed transfer to Madhya Pradesh High Court.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi's suggestions came while disposing of a contempt petition filed by the mother of two young children who have been victims of sexual abuse by their own father and his friends.

Based on the footage, High Courts should take up the case Suo Moto, said CPI State Secretary K Sambasiva Rao in a statement here on Friday.

Several petitions challenging the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, are pending adjudication in different high courts, including the Delhi High Court