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Source-This post on National Judicial Academy is based on the article “If judges can go to National Judicial Academy for training, why not lawyers: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024.
Why in the News?
The Supreme Court recently emphasized the lawyers to undergo compulsory training at the National Judicial Academy like the judges. The court advocated for mandatory training for all advocates.
Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal made the statement while considering the bail plea of Souvik Bhattacharya, the son of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Manik Bhattacharya. He was arrested in connection with the West Bengal teachers recruitment “scam”.
What is National Judicial Academy (NJA)?
| Aspect | Details |
| About | It is an independent society, operates under the guidance of the Supreme Court of India. |
| Location | Its 63-acre campus is situated on the outskirts of Bhopal, with a registered office in Delhi. |
| Established in | 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. |
| Mandate | Enhancing the Administration of Justice through Judicial Education, Research, and Policy Development. |
| Funding | It is fully funded by the Government of India. |
| Functions | It arranges training sessions to assist judges in their adjudicative responsibilities and in managing court administrative tasks. |
| Chairman | The Chief Justice of India (CJI) serves as the Chairman of the General Body, Governing Council, Executive Committee, and Academic Council of NJA. |
| Management | 1. The Director of NJA is its main executive officer and is appointed by the Chairman, the Honorable Chief Justice of India. 2. NJA academic staff positions include the Director, one Additional Director (Research), three Professors, six Assistant Professors, six Research Fellows, and six Law Associates. |
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