Indian judiciary
Chief Justice Gavai Addresses Rs 6.85 Lakh Crore Case Backlog at ITAT: Calls for Comprehensive Judicial Reforms
Oct 09, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has highlighted the critical issue of case backlogs in India's judicial system, revealing that disputes worth Rs 6.85 lakh crore remain pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. While commending ITAT for reducing pending cases from 85,000 to 24,000 over five years, Justice Gavai called for comprehensive reforms addressing appointments, technology, and case management to strengthen the tribunal's efficiency and credibility.
The Contradiction of Indian Judiciary: Abolishing Royal Titles While Preserving Colonial Honorifics
Oct 07, 2025 08:54 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court's recent abolition of princely titles highlights a glaring contradiction in India's legal system. While the court correctly ruled that royal designations have no place in democratic India, the judiciary itself clings to colonial-era honorifics like "My Lord." This analysis examines how these persistent hierarchical practices undermine democratic principles and calls for comprehensive reform to modernize courtroom culture and make justice more accessible to ordinary citizens.
Bar Council of India Suspends Advocate for Shoe Attack on Chief Justice Gavai: Immediate Legal Consequences
Oct 06, 2025 09:55 pm CST
The Bar Council of India has immediately suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore following his attempt to throw shoes at Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court. The unprecedented disciplinary action bars Kishore from all legal practice across Indian courts and tribunals, requiring him to surrender all professional credentials pending a formal hearing within 15 days.
Supreme Court Orders 7-Day Judicial Training After Serious Lapses in Rs 1.9 Crore Fraud Case
Sep 30, 2025 10:23 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has mandated special training for two judicial officers after finding "serious lapses" in their handling of bail orders in a Rs 1.9 crore fraud case. The judges who granted bail to an accused couple despite prior court denials must undergo a week-long training program at Delhi Judicial Academy, highlighting unprecedented judicial accountability measures by the apex court. The case involved allegations of land transfer fraud against a couple who failed to honor mediation commitments after securing years of interim protection.