Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has unveiled the ‘One Case One Data’ initiative to unify court information across high courts, district courts, and taluka courts for smoother case management. Alongside it, the Supreme Court website now hosts an AI-powered chatbot called ‘Su Sahay’, marking a push toward more accessible, digital support for citizens and court users.
Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam has resigned from a special Election Commission tribunal that hears appeals over names removed from electoral rolls. Appointed among 19 former judges, Sivagnanam previously ordered reinstatement of a Congress candidate’s name, a decision later tied to that candidate winning an election from Farakka.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said AI systems can reflect discrimination and carry inherent bias against the poor. Speaking at the 8th Dinkar Memorial Lecture on “Rashmirathi: The Epic of Social Justice,” he linked the ideals of equality and human dignity from Ramdhari Singh Dinkar to constitutional values long after they were first expressed. The message: social justice must guide technology too.
The Supreme Court, in a pointed remark, criticized the rising misuse of Public Interest Litigation. Justice BV Nagarathna said PILs are increasingly being used for private, publicity, financial, and political interests rather than public causes. The court stressed it will only entertain genuinely rooted and real PILs, signaling a tougher stance against agenda-driven petitions.
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the Supreme Court’s judge strength from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. A bill will now be introduced in Parliament to formalize the change. The government says the step will boost the apex court’s capacity to handle pending cases and reduce pressure on the judiciary.
After Delhi judge Aman Kumar Sharma died by suicide, family members claim he was under severe mental distress and faced harassment at home in recent months. Allegations include domestic conflict and interference, with an in law accusing the wife’s sister of being “controlling” over the household. Authorities have not confirmed the claims yet.
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A Delhi judicial officer, Judge Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead by suicide in the Safdarjung area on Saturday, police said. Initial reports indicate he was discovered hanging at the location. Delhi Police have confirmed the death and registered the case as suicide, with further investigation underway to understand the circumstances leading to the incident.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the legitimacy of the National Company Law Tribunal’s acting president. The court said the issue has become moot after the Centre appointed Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal as the tribunal’s president. The ruling clears the way for the new leadership, ending the legal contest over the acting arrangement.
US judges and lawyers are wrestling with how AI should—and shouldn’t—enter courtrooms. While some embrace tools to speed work, others avoid them due to fears of AI mistakes in filings and rulings. Judges like Ajmel Quereshi opt out, while Lydia Kay Griggsby is setting AI policies. A recent study finds many federal judges already use AI, though some prohibit it.
The Allahabad High Court has directed its registry to stop using phrases like “court below” and “lower court” in official records. The move comes after a Supreme Court directive that said such terminology is unconstitutional. Going forward, the registry will use “trial court” or name the specific designated court in all documentation.
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District and subordinate courts across India have 4,855 vacant judicial officer posts against a sanctioned strength of 25,886, deepening a backlog of over 4.8 crore cases. The Law and Justice Minister said High Courts and state governments are responsible for filling the vacancies, while the Supreme Court has laid out timelines for recruitment.
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