Judicial system

Do away with colonial mindset while dealing with district judges: CJI DY Chandrachud

Speaking at his felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he stressed that the country should move towards a more modern and equal judiciary.

Nov 15, 2022, 00:13 AM IST

Calcutta High Court operating with only 39 out of 72 judges, over 2.34 lakh cases pending

Of the 2,34,539 cases pending as of February 28 according to the data, civil cases form the lion's share at 1,97,184, while the number of criminal cases awaiting disposal stand at 37,355 on that date.

May 15, 2022, 13:04 PM IST

To reduce pending cases in courts, fines and fees are a good way to go

In a country where many court cases are fought only for prestige, there should be a cost to occupying the court's time.

Oct 08, 2018, 13:47 PM IST

India's judges don't like to be judged, and petty politics is not going to fix it

The attempt by the Congress-led opposition to impeach the Chief Justice of India reeks of street politics, not statesmanship.

Apr 26, 2018, 10:25 AM IST

Justice system will take care of it: Kamal Haasan on arrest demand over 'Bigg Boss'

Kamal Haasan is unfazed by a Hindu outfit's police complaint seeking a ban on him and his reality show "Bigg Boss", saying he is confident the judicial system will take care of the matter.

Jul 13, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

Allahabad High Court's 150th anniversary: PM Modi calls it 'Tirtha Kshetra' of judiciary; advocates use of IT for speedy justice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed the need for use of technology for speedy delivery of justice and asked startups to come up with innovations to aid the judicial system.

Apr 02, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

CJI slams 'dismal' show of govt's arbitration centre

CJI also lamented that India lacks proper institutions to hold arbitration proceedings, forcing people to approach "five star hotels and clubs" for the purpose.

Oct 23, 2016, 18:02 PM IST

WATCH: ​There must be 'Sabka Nyay', says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expanded his government's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' motto to include 'Sabka Nyay', assuring free legal aid for the vulnerable sections of the society.

Nov 09, 2015, 11:21 AM IST