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HAVE FAST-TRACK COURTS DELIVERED ON THE PROMISE OF SPEEDY JUSTICE? Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary Dispute Redressal Mechanism Why in the News? The Union Government has proposed Fast-Track Courts (FTCs) for paper leak cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, while the Delhi High Court has constituted a dedicated fast-track court for such …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expansion and Pendency Reform Challenges Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Judicial Review, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Why in the News ? The Union Government has increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges through an ordinance. The move aims to reduce the mounting pendency of nearly 94,000 cases. However, legal experts …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court suggested appointing retired judges on an ad hoc basis to address the growing backlog of pending criminal cases in High Courts, invoking Article 224A and considering adjustments to previous rulings. Supreme Court’s Suggestion for Ad Hoc Judges: On January 23, the Supreme Court suggested temporarily appointing retired judges …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? Recent comments by a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council have reignited the debate over judicial vacations and their impact on case backlogs, drawing attention to deeper structural …
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