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As courts become sites of political contestation, and citizens begin viewing judgments through partisan lenses, every order becomes suspect, and public trust erodes
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary should function like 24x7 hospitals to address the common man's needs and called for deeper use of technology and AI in courts to speed up justice delivery during a programme at the Madhya Pradesh High Court
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The Supreme Court, under CJI Surya Kant, will launch “Samadhan Samaroh” to promote mediation-based settlement of pending cases. The initiative aims to reduce backlog by resolving over 45,000 identified cases through amicable dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation and Lok Adalats
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Indian intelligence agencies report a surge in hoax threats targeting schools, airlines, and the judiciary, allegedly orchestrated by international syndicates and dark web groups, including Al-Qaeda and ISI-linked psy-ops, aiming to spread fear, economic loss, and disrupt judicial functioning
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed shock at the scale of cybercrime in India, noting that senior citizens have lost thousands of crores to fraud and extortion. He emphasised the need for continuous training of judicial officers to address modern challenges such as digital crimes.
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The Supreme Court refused bail to a man allegedly linked with ISIS, observing he was accused of attempting to create a “ring of terror” in India. The bench remarked it was the “best morning to send a message,” following the Delhi blast
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In a rare decision, the Supreme Court quashed a POCSO conviction under Article 142, ruling that the relationship between the accused and the victim, now his wife, stemmed from love, not lust. The Court cited compassion, family stability, and justice
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The Kerala High Court sentenced a man and his second wife to life imprisonment for the murder of his six-year-old daughter, overturning their earlier acquittal. The court found they inflicted prolonged torture, neglect, and starvation, leading to the child’s death
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While leaders cutting across parties condemned the attack on CJI Gavai, the deeper issue — of religious zealotry and mob radicalisation under the veneer of devotion — cannot be ignored
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Lack of transparency, limited diversity, and patronage expose structural flaws in India’s Supreme Court collegium system
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A Delhi court set aside an order asking journalists to remove articles critical of Adani Enterprises, ruling it unsustainable without hearing them. The court said such sweeping directions threatened free speech and directed a fresh hearing on AEL’s defamation plea
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The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas, ruling the petitioner was not an aggrieved person. The court noted OBCs had already filed petitions, which will be heard separately
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It’s not just the corruption of individuals, but the corrosion of institutions that frightens Indians abroad
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A Delhi court found four individuals guilty of contempt for failing to submit bail bonds and ordered them to stand with hands raised in court all day. The magistrate cited deliberate delay during a 2018 case’s pre-charge evidence stage
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The Chief Minister posted on X stating that he had the highest regard and full faith in the Indian Judiciary
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Legal services authorities across the country, under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the stewardship of Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, organised the National Lok Adalat.
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Among the many ills plaguing the Indian judiciary, poor infrastructure in courts is an important and pressing one that needs to be fixed urgently. Improving infrastructure in courts is a key component of the larger reforms to ensure speedy and efficient delivery of justice. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana’s suggestion for the establishment of […]
