News: CJI has raised his concerns over attacks on judges owing to the judgements they delivered. Although the consumer of justice has every right to critically examine every word of the judge spoken or written, none has the right to make personal attacks on judges. Instances of attack on the judges ADM Jabalpur case, 1976: The… Continue reading Judges cannot be shielded from citizens’ questions
Tag: functioning of judiciary
Only 2 states, two HCs are for all-India judicial service: Union Law Ministry
What is the News? The Union Minister for Law and Justice has informed Parliament about the proposal on setting up of All India Judicial Services. What is All India Judicial Services(AIJS)? AIJS is a national-level recruitment process for district judges on the lines of the Union Public Services Commission proposed by the Central government to… Continue reading Only 2 states, two HCs are for all-India judicial service: Union Law Ministry
CJI’s remarks on a different accountability yardstick for judges is worrying
News: Chief Justice of India in his speech from Constitution Day (26th November), talked about the role of judiciary and executive in providing justice to people. What is the CJI’s viewpoint? Read here: Judicial Intervention to nudge exec, not usurp its role: CJI What were the changes done by the Supreme Court? According to the author, SC… Continue reading CJI’s remarks on a different accountability yardstick for judges is worrying
SC pushes for council on judicial infrastructure
What is the News? The Chief Justice of India has proposed the establishment of the National Judicial Infrastructure Corporation to uniformly improve judicial facilities and access to justice. What is the status of the Judicial Infrastructure in India? An all-India survey was conducted by the Chief Justice of India’s office to know the status of… Continue reading SC pushes for council on judicial infrastructure
The case for a new constitution order
News: There is deep unrest amongst various sections of our society about how our constitution is functioning. This was evident when farmers refused to accept laws framed by the legislature and declined to listen to Supreme Court when they were asked to present their case. What do constitutional amendments suggest? The USA has made only… Continue reading The case for a new constitution order
A routine matter or a punishment post?
News: Recently, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court. It also recommended the transfer of the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court to the Madras High Court. These transfers raise certain questions. What does the constitution say about the transfer… Continue reading A routine matter or a punishment post?
Over 2 lakh RTI pleas pending
What is the News? Satark Nagrik Sangathan(SNS) has released a Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2021. What are the key findings of the report? Vacancies in Information Commissions: Under the RTI Act, information commissions consist of a chief information commissioner and up to 10 information commissioners, appointed by the President of… Continue reading Over 2 lakh RTI pleas pending
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches a Special Campaign on disposal of pendency in Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October, 2021
What is the news? The government has launched a dedicated Portal and a Special Campaign for disposal of pending grievances in the Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October 2021. The campaign will focus on citizen-centric governance to bring “Ease of Living” for the common man. About the campaign The Special Campaign… Continue reading Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches a Special Campaign on disposal of pendency in Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October, 2021
How to grease the wheels of justice
Synopsis: The problem of pendency of cases in courts across the country can be tackled with a few measures. Introduction Recently, in an event, the Chief Justice of India raised his concern over the pendency of cases. He made a plea to “Indianise” courts to make courts more responsive towards the needs of people. He… Continue reading How to grease the wheels of justice
Women’s turn: is reservation the only way to a fair deal in India? Economic growth delivers justice too
Synopsis: Instead of providing reservations to women, it is better to introduce policies that make them economically independent. Introduction Recently, 3 women judges have been appointed as the judges of the Supreme Court, which now accounts for a total of 12% judges in the Supreme Court. With the counts still very low, even after 75 years… Continue reading Women’s turn: is reservation the only way to a fair deal in India? Economic growth delivers justice too
