Judicial System

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis hails India’s judicial system as strong and credible

Fadnavis was speaking after inaugurating a residential and amenity block of the Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

PM Modi pitches for use of local language in courts to bridge gap between citizens and judiciary

The prime minister also appealed to chief ministers to repeal outdated laws to make the delivery of justice easier.

SC extends tenure of TDSAT chairperson by 3 months, expresses concern over delay in appointment of members

Observing that tribunals are alternatives to judicial system, the top court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta about how the TDSAT would function without sitting members.

SC Justice Arun Mishra praises 'versatile genius' Narendra Modi, says PM thinks globally and acts locally

Justice Arun Mishra said under the 'stewardship' of Narendra Modi, India is a responsible and most friendly member of the international community.

Remedy to pendency problem will help expedite disposal of cases and speedy justice to people

The pendency of cases in Indian courts is the biggest factor accounting to the slow and languishing pace of the case.

'Independent judges, noisy journalists democracy’s first line of defence': Justice Gogoi calls for revolution in judiciary

Senior Supreme Court judge Ranjan Gogoi said that the judicial system needs revolution, not reform if it is to be serviceable for the common man while delivering the third Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture in Delhi

Economic Survey mentions Sunny Deol's famous dialogue from 'Damini' to highlight ease of doing business hurdles

Economic Services next frontier on ease of doing business is addressing pendency, delays and backlogs in the appellate and judicial arenas

'Humane' death penalty is an oxymoron: SC should focus on improving quality of investigation, trials instead

The Supreme Court's observations give rise to the obvious question: is it even possible for the State to ensure a peaceful and dignified death for criminals?

Supreme Court rolls out paperless project; CJI JS Khehar delighted to experience digital mode

It is so convenient that there is no bundle of files on the dais, Chief Justice JS Khehar said on Monday as the Supreme Court rolled out its ambitious paperless project by going into the digital mode to conduct the day's matters.

CJI J S Khehar says digital filing of cases in SC would make system transparent

Digital filing of cases would make the judicial system "extremely transparent" and rule out any manipulation of records, Chief Justice of India (CJI) J S Khehar said on Wednesday.