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In major rejig, 135 trial court judges transferred in Delhi

May 31, 2025 4:06 am

Special Judge Amitabh Rawat of Rouse Avenue Court, who earlier heard the larger conspiracy case linked to the Delhi riots, has been transferred to the Delhi High Court

Justice at your fingertips: How AI is helping Delhi’s judges, lawyers deal with caseload

May 19, 2025 8:15 am

With courtrooms bogged down with manual processes and delays, is there a solution to this legal tangle?

Delhi has best judge-to-population ratio, spends the most on police training, only one following MHA advisory on number of female cops, shows report

April 16, 2025 5:40 am

The report, prepared in collaboration with several civil society organisations among others, tracked the performance of states across four areas — police, judiciary, prisons and legal aid

Why district court judges need research assistants like High Court and Supreme Court judges

December 22, 2024 9:40 pm

With extremely high caseloads, most district court judges have no time to prepare for fresh matters which requires reviewing documents. High caseloads leave them with only non-ideal choices, adjournments, and hasty orders passed with inadequate application of judicial mind.

In a letter to CJI Chandrachud, former judges raise concern about attempts to ‘undermine judiciary’

April 16, 2024 2:25 am

As many as 21 former Supreme Court and High Court judges wrote to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud.

Judges have fundamental rights, including right to stand by family, says Delhi HC

January 25, 2024 10:31 pm

The HC, made the observation while dismissing the bail plea of a man (applicant) who has been accused of conspiring with the main accused, who has been booked for allegedly raping and cheating a judicial officer’s sister, and marrying her despite being already married.

Two Chhattisgarh HC addl judges elevated as permanent judges

December 12, 2022 1:22 pm

Additional judges are usually appointed for a period of two years before being elevated as permanent judges.

Judges, bureaucrats should serve nation rather than thinking of post-retirement ambitions: Gehlot

July 16, 2022 7:39 pm

Gehlot was addressing the inaugural session of the 18th All India Legal Services Authority in Jaipur.

President Kovind calls upon judges to ‘exercise utmost discretion’ in courtroom remarks

November 28, 2021 3:18 am

🔴 The president cautioned them that “indiscreet remarks, even if made with good intention, give space for dubious interpretations to run down the judiciary”.

There’s a need for transparency in transfer of judges

August 03, 2022 4:40 am

Satvik Varma writes: When the process is opaque, there are speculations about bias or favouritism. Collegium must suggest correctives

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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