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Inefficiency, out of court

Poor governance is adding to judiciary's woes

Can't do it in a day, says CJI about using local languages in courts

"Sometimes, some of the judges are not familiar with the local language. The chief justice will always be from outside. Senior-most judges sometimes are also from outside," Justice Ramana said

PM bats for local languages in courts to boost confidence in judiciary

We need to encourage local languages in courts. This will not only increase the confidence of common citizens in the justice system but they will feel more connected to it: Modi

Important for courts to function in safe environment: Law minister Rijiju

He also asked bar associations to create a conducive environment to maintain decorum in courts and court complexes

PM Modi bats use of local languages in courts, says will boost confidence

Human sensitivities are involved and they should be kept in the centre of all deliberations, Modi said

Priortise cases of 350,000 poor undertrials: PM Modi to CMs, High Courts

The Prime Minister insisted that judicial reform is not merely a policy matter and human sensitivities are involved and they should be kept in the centre of all the deliberations

Govts biggest litigants, docket explosion due to exec, legislature: CJI

CJI Ramana flagged key problems faced by the Indian judiciary such as pendency, vacancies, dwindling judge-population ratio and the lack of infrastructure in courts

PM attends joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of HCs

The joint conference is an occasion for the executive and the judiciary to come together to create frameworks for simple and convenient delivery of justice: PMO

CJI Ramana to chair conference of HC Chief Justices on Friday

Being held after a gap of six years, the conference is being organized with an aim to address and resolve the issues concerning the judiciary

Don't ask for such reliefs: SC junks plea of inquiry in Ram Navami clashes

The SC on Tuesday junked a plea seeking the setting up of a judicial inquiry, headed by a former CJI, to inquire into the clashes in Rajasthan, Delhi, on the occasion of Ram Navami and Ramzan.

Lack of proper infrastructure for judiciary can be looked into, says Centre

The Centre told the Supreme Court that issues such as lack of proper infrastructure to cater to the growing need of the judiciary and the bar in the national capital can be looked into.

Focusing on filling up vacancies of judges, infrastructure: CJI Ramana

Chief Justice Ramana said a detailed survey by the Supreme Court registry in different parts of the country found that infrastructure in courts is very inadequate

Govts maligning judges is unfortunate new trend, says Supreme Court

"Whatever fight you may take, that is alright. But do not try to malign the courts. I am watching in this court also, it is a new trend," the CJI observed

Judgement must have clarity on exact relief granted by court: SC

The Supreme Court Thursday said a judgement must have clarity on the exact relief that is granted by the court so that it may not create further complication or difficulty in execution.

CJI rues lack of basic judicial infra, stresses need of filling vacancies

The CJI was speaking as the chief guest at the National Seminar on Adjudication of IPR Disputes in India which was organised by the Delhi High Court

Explained: How the Union Budget funds India's justice system

Over half of the union budget for the Ministry of Law and Justice is for election-related expenditure.

PIL business stealing attention from other important matters: SC

This PIL business is stealing attention from other important matters, the Supreme Court observed when a matter related to the expansion of Karwar port in Karnataka was mentioned for urgent listing

SC collegium recommends elevation of 6 judicial officers as Delhi HC judges

There are three women judicial officers whose names have been recommended for judgeship of the Delhi High Court which is functioning with 30 judges as against the sanctioned strength of 60 judges

SC won't give yardstick for reservation in promotion to SC/ST in jobs

The top court said it is neither legal nor proper for the Courts to issue directions or advisory sermons to the executive in respect of the sphere