The Prime Minister insisted that judicial reform is not merely a policy matter and human sensitivities are involved and they should be kept in the centre of all the deliberations
CJI Ramana flagged key problems faced by the Indian judiciary such as pendency, vacancies, dwindling judge-population ratio and the lack of infrastructure in courts
The joint conference is an occasion for the executive and the judiciary to come together to create frameworks for simple and convenient delivery of justice: PMO
Being held after a gap of six years, the conference is being organized with an aim to address and resolve the issues concerning the judiciary
The SC on Tuesday junked a plea seeking the setting up of a judicial inquiry, headed by a former CJI, to inquire into the clashes in Rajasthan, Delhi, on the occasion of Ram Navami and Ramzan.
The Centre told the Supreme Court that issues such as lack of proper infrastructure to cater to the growing need of the judiciary and the bar in the national capital can be looked into.
Chief Justice Ramana said a detailed survey by the Supreme Court registry in different parts of the country found that infrastructure in courts is very inadequate
"Whatever fight you may take, that is alright. But do not try to malign the courts. I am watching in this court also, it is a new trend," the CJI observed
The Supreme Court Thursday said a judgement must have clarity on the exact relief that is granted by the court so that it may not create further complication or difficulty in execution.
The CJI was speaking as the chief guest at the National Seminar on Adjudication of IPR Disputes in India which was organised by the Delhi High Court
Over half of the union budget for the Ministry of Law and Justice is for election-related expenditure.
This PIL business is stealing attention from other important matters, the Supreme Court observed when a matter related to the expansion of Karwar port in Karnataka was mentioned for urgent listing
There are three women judicial officers whose names have been recommended for judgeship of the Delhi High Court which is functioning with 30 judges as against the sanctioned strength of 60 judges
The top court said it is neither legal nor proper for the Courts to issue directions or advisory sermons to the executive in respect of the sphere
Oppn says verdict 'another tight slap' on face of MVA govt
The bech said the petitioners are free to make representation to the concerned authorities which may be considered on its merits in accordance with law
The top court was hearing an appeal filed against an order of the Madras High Court
On January 17, the CJI had expressed unhappiness over disruptions during virtual hearings due to the use of mobiles
There is a greater conspiracy and that should be unearthed, the court said
The Chief Justice said that the present grim scenario has left us with no other viable option