Contents1 What is the News?2 About Judgments and Orders Portal:3 About e-Filing 3.0 module:4 About E-Courts Project:5 About E-Committee: What is the News? D.Y.Chandrachud, Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson, e-Committee of the Supreme Court inaugurated two new initiatives. One is the Judgments and Orders Portal and the other is an e-Filing 3.0 module. The… Continue reading Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
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Performance Analysis of Lok Adalats in India
Synopsis: The Lok Adalats (People’s Court) have been functioning in India since the last 38 years. They have successfully solved lakhs of cases that have reduced the judicial burden. However, some experts question their efficacy as they tend to neglect justice for speedier resolution. Contents1 Background:2 Why do people go to Lok Adalats?3 Performance:4 Issues:5… Continue reading Performance Analysis of Lok Adalats in India
CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
What is the News? The Chief Justice of India launches the Supreme Court’s “SUPACE Portal”. About SUPACE Portal: Full-Form: SUPACE stands for Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency. Purpose: It is an artificial intelligence-based portal. It will make the research work easier for judges, thereby easing their workload. Key Features of the Portal:… Continue reading CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Appointment of CJI and other Judges:3 Constitution on appointment of CJI:4 Convention for appointment of the CJI5 Salary and Allowance of CJI and other Judges:6 Administrative Powers of CJI: What is the News? The President of India appointed Justice N.V. Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India. Appointment of… Continue reading Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
Significance of Circuit Benches
Synopsis: Virtual hearings started during the pandemic provided much relief. However, now focus should be on other measures like the establishment of circuit benches. Contents1 Background:2 What are circuit benches?3 The adverse impact of Fixed Location:4 Way Forward: Background: The pandemic saw the initiation of virtual proceedings in the Supreme Court. It was because the… Continue reading Significance of Circuit Benches
Lack of Transparency in the Supreme Court’s In-house Inquiry Procedure
Synopsis: In-house inquiry procedure needs to be made transparent The issue: Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed the complaint from Andhra Pradesh CM against Justice N.V. Ramana, on the basis of in-house inquiry. But the court declined to disclose the findings of the in-house inquiry. This has raised issues of transparency in the court’s process. According… Continue reading Lack of Transparency in the Supreme Court’s In-house Inquiry Procedure
Pendency of Cases and Rising Vacancies in the Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Status of pendency of cases in the judiciary1.0.2 Few Important articles1.0.3 Causes for Pendency of cases1.0.4 Impacts of Pendency of cases1.0.5 Suggestions to reduce Pendency of cases1.0.6 Conclusion Introduction Recently the Supreme Court asked the reason from the government for delaying the process of appointment of judges. The SC also highlighted that the… Continue reading Pendency of Cases and Rising Vacancies in the Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
Collegium System and Appointment of “Ad-Hoc judges” in High Courts
What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the reason from the government for delaying the process of appointment of judges. As the government has not cleared the 55 recommendations made by the Collegium for judicial appointments to High Courts. Vacancies in High Courts: The total sanctioned strength in the 25 High Courts is… Continue reading Collegium System and Appointment of “Ad-Hoc judges” in High Courts
Need for an Integrated Digital System in Indian Justice System
Synopsis: Implementation of an integrated digital system for the criminal justice system will help in speedy justice. Contents1 Background2 How a poorly designed system is to be blamed in this case?3 How will an integrated digital system help?4 Conclusion Background 43 years old Vishnu Tiwari was recently found innocent by the Allahabad High Court. Vishnu… Continue reading Need for an Integrated Digital System in Indian Justice System
Justice N.V. Ramana recommended as 48th CJI (Chief Justice of India)
What is the News? The current Chief Justice of India(CJI) has recommended Justice N.V. Ramana, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as the next CJI. About Chief Justice of India(CJI): Chief Justice of India is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India. He/she is also the highest-ranking officer of the Indian judiciary.… Continue reading Justice N.V. Ramana recommended as 48th CJI (Chief Justice of India)
