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
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Pandemic blues: Lower court pendency at record 4cr now
What is the News? The Pendency of cases in lower courts has crossed the four-crore mark for the first time. Pendency of Cases in Judiciary The total pending cases in district and subordinate courts stands at above 4 crores currently. But, it was 3.2 crores at the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020. … Continue reading Pandemic blues: Lower court pendency at record 4cr now
Beyond courts: Vendetta politics muddies the logic for speedier resolution of cases against MPs, MLAs
Source: TOI Relevance: checking criminalization of justice Synopsis: Given the rise in the number of politicians with criminal cases, there is a need for reform in political and judicial systems. Contents1 Introduction2 Constitutional Provision3 What can be done4 Challenges in closing the pending cases: Introduction The Supreme Court’s push to fast-track criminal cases against politicians isn’t… Continue reading Beyond courts: Vendetta politics muddies the logic for speedier resolution of cases against MPs, MLAs
Lower judiciary vacancies unacceptable: SC
Lower judiciary vacancies unacceptable: SC News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of over 5,000 vacancies in the lower judiciary across the country. Important Facts: Under the schedule, the process for recruitment for filling posts for “Higher Judicial Service” and “Lower Judicial Service” has to commence on March 31 and be completed by October… Continue reading Lower judiciary vacancies unacceptable: SC
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 1, 2018 (The importance of in-house mechanisms for clean judiciary)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : For a clean judiciary: the importance of in-house mechanisms Analysis : The importance of in-house mechanisms for clean judiciary
