The Latest Breaking News from High Courts

SC To High Courts: Dispose of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs fast

The apex court also directed that cases against MPs and MLAs that are punishable by death should be prioritised over other cases. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 9, 2023

Ahead of LS polls, SC directs HCs to monitor expeditious trial of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs

SC directs Chief Justices of High Courts to form Special Bench to monitor criminal trials of MPs/MLAs, ensure speedy disposal. High Courts to register suo motu cases, provide district-wise details of criminal cases on official website, hear cases with stay orders and pass appropriate orders

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Collegium recommends Chief Justices of 3 High Courts for appointment to SC

Conscious of the mounting pendency in the Supreme Court and the need to function at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday recommended the Chief Justices of three High Courts for appointment to the apex court.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

CJI says petitions to criminalise marital rape to be listed in mid-October

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to list by mid-October a series of petitions seeking the criminalisation of marital rape.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

SC asks HCs, tribunals to give affidavits on whether they are continuing with hybrid mode of hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Registrar Generals of State High Courts to inform it whether the hybrid system of court hearings, which allows litigants and lawyers to appear either physically or virtually, is continuing or not. The Bench gave the High Courts and Tribunals two weeks to file…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu appoints judges in Orissa, Gauhati and Kerala High Courts

President Droupadi Murmu appointed advocate Sibo Sankar Mishra and judicial officer Ananda Chandra Behera as judges of the Orissa High Court and Budi Habung as an additional judge in Gauhati High Court and justice CS Sudha as a Judge in Kerala High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 3, 2023

Data | Indian judicial data hides more than it reveals in bail cases

Bail appeals in India's High Courts surged post 2020, with 4-4.3 lakh filed each year. Pending appeals also rose from 50,000 to 1.25-1.3 lakh. Reasons could include the increase in COVID-19-related cases, but data is missing for 77% of cases. Median days taken for disposal of regular bail cases ranged…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Supreme Court Collegium firm on transfer of 24 High Court judges

SC Collegium recommends 24 judges' transfers despite requests; some get different High Courts.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Parliamentary Panel says provision to ensure representation in higher judiciary should be mentioned in MoP

Parliamentary Panel calls for SC/ST/OBC and women representation in judicial appointments. Data shows diversity deficit in higher judiciary

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Parliamentary panel recommends to increase Retirement age of judges in Supreme Court, High Courts needs to be increased

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has recommended to increase the retirement age of judges in High Courts and Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 7, 2023