Synopsis: Pandemic has shown that the e-Courts project has the ability to revolutionize the Indian Judiciary, but its application needs to be in line with the Fundamental Right to Privacy. Contents1 Why Indian courts should use digital technologies?2 Salient features of the e-Courts project:3 What are the key benefits of the e-Courts project?4 What are… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of e-Courts project
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SC releases draft model rules for live-streaming and Recording of court proceedings
Contents1 2 What is the news?3 Draft Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings:4 Key Features of the Draft Rules: What is the news? The Supreme Court e-Committee headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has released the “Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings”. Note: Right to access live court proceedings is… Continue reading SC releases draft model rules for live-streaming and Recording of court proceedings
Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Understanding Judicial Activism and Judicial Governance:3 Judicial Conduct during the pandemic times4 Provisions/ Tools allowing the judiciary to do Activism5 Factors demanding judicial governance6 Why Judicial Governance is not good?7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The judiciary is referred to as the custodian of the constitution and protector of fundamental rights. It is the supreme… Continue reading Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
Synopsis: SC transferred all oxygen supply-related cases in various High Courts. It did so, in the name of prioritising uniformity across nations in the distribution of essential services. This step of SC is against Judicial Federalism in India. Background In Parmanand Katara v. Union of India (1989), the Supreme Court said that ‘the right to… Continue reading A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
The New CJI Needs to Address Present Issues in Judiciary
Synopsis: The new Chief Justice must seriously consider the Challenges in Judiciary. He must free himself from the bias in constituting benches. Also, he should take concrete steps to revitalise the administration of justice. Contents1 Introduction:2 Constitution on Supreme Court:3 Constituent Assembly debate on Separation of Judiciary:4 Challenges in Judiciary:5 Suggestions to improve the Judiciary:… Continue reading The New CJI Needs to Address Present Issues in Judiciary
SC Guidelines for “Appointment of Ad-hoc Judges” in HCs
What is the News? The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the appointment of retired judges as ad-hoc judges in High Courts under Article 224A of the Constitution. This has been done to deal with the increasing backlog of cases in High Courts. Guidelines: For the appointment of ad hoc judges, the Supreme Court… Continue reading SC Guidelines for “Appointment of Ad-hoc Judges” in HCs
Supreme Court Sets timeline for Appointment of Judges
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India sets a timeline for the Centre to clear names recommended by the Collegium. What was the case? The issue of judicial vacancies came up when the Supreme court was hearing a petition seeking transfer of a case from the Orissa High Court due to the lawyers’… Continue reading Supreme Court Sets timeline for Appointment of Judges
What is “Memorandum of Procedure(MoP)”?
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has laid down a timeline for the Centre to clear names recommended by the High Court Collegiums. This order is essentially contrary to the Memorandum of Procedure(MoP). About Memorandum of Procedure(MoP): Memorandum of Procedure(MoP) is an agreement between the judiciary and the government. It contains a set… Continue reading What is “Memorandum of Procedure(MoP)”?
Issue of Gender Gap in Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Gender Gap in Judiciary3 Why is such a Gender Gap is prevalent?3.1 Important Article and cases4 Need to bridge the gender gap in Judiciary4.1 Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgements:5 Challenges in bridging the gender gap in the judiciary6 Suggestions to improve Gender Gap in Judiciary7 Conclusion Introduction The issue… Continue reading Issue of Gender Gap in Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
Government to Decide on Collegium Recommendations for HC judges
What is the News? The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Judges for the appointment in the High Courts. But it is pending for more than 6 months. So, the Union government recently decided to consider the SC recommendations within three months. What was the case? The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance on the matter relating… Continue reading Government to Decide on Collegium Recommendations for HC judges
