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Supreme Court Judges Strength Increased Through Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India), aiming to improve judicial efficiency and reduce case …
Read MoreInternational Justice Day Reinforces Commitment To Equal Justice Why in the News ? On the occasion of International Justice Day, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a just, equitable, and compassionate society, emphasizing equal opportunities, accessible justice, and respect for human dignity through enhanced diplomatic engagement and …
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 MoreTOWARDS A TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTABLE JUDICIARY Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary and Justice system Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed high courts to publicly disclose adjournments, causes of delay, and timelines for uploading judgments, following alarming delays in reserved cases. The trigger was a Jharkhand case where two life convicts waited years …
Read MoreTHE LOWER JUDICIARY — LITIGATION, PENDENCY, STAGNATION Why in the news? ● A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice of India, recently highlighted the connection between stagnation in the subordinate judiciary and prolonged litigation, which can lead to human rights violations in the judicial process. This issue extends beyond national …
Read MoreJudiciary Is Not Villain Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, senior economic advisers have publicly blamed India’s judiciary for impeding economic growth, reigniting debate on the role of courts in development and the limits of judicial critique in public policy. Introduction In recent times, the Indian judiciary has come under criticism for …
Read MoreMalegaon Blast Verdict Reveals Investigative Flaws Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations Why in the News? On July 31, 2025, a Special NIA Court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, citing lack of admissible evidence, hostile witnesses, and procedural lapses. The verdict, especially …
Read MoreReforming the Senior Advocate Designation System Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India directed High Courts to reframe rules for senior advocate designation, reviving constitutional debates around inequality and elitism in the Indian legal profession. This issue is also closely tied to broader questions of substantive equality and …
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 MoreIntroduction In India, the high courts are an essential part of the judicial system, situated below the Supreme Court but above the subordinate courts. Each state has its own high court, and there are a few common high courts serving multiple states or union territories. The Parliament can adjust their jurisdictions. In 2019, there were …
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