The Supreme Court has issued a directive urging High Courts to immediately prioritize 'sensitive and serious' cases where trials are held up. The order emphasizes justice for all parties, not just the accused. Read the full story.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant visited his native Petwar village in Haryana, inaugurating courts and recalling his father's pivotal support. Read about the rousing welcome and his journey.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant visited his ancestral village Petwar in Haryana, recalling his humble beginnings and announcing key developments for the district. He urged students to aim high and parents to support children's career choices.
Staff at Delhi's Saket Court held a sit-in and candlelight march after a record keeper's suicide, highlighting severe staff shortages and backlog of cases. Demands include compensation and FIR.
Uttarakhand High Court bids farewell to CJ Justice Guhanathan Narendar. He highlighted tech initiatives for justice. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta appointed as new CJ. Read the full story.
Allahabad High Court warns district judges of stringent action if they fail to respond on fire-fighting equipment installation within two weeks. Next hearing on Jan 27, 2026.
Multiple courts in Odisha received bomb threats via email on January 9, 2026, prompting deployment of bomb disposal and dog squads. Stay updated on the developing situation.
ED conducts searches at I-PAC offices linked to a coal smuggling case, with CM Mamata Banerjee intervening. Also, ASI to adopt a PPP model for monument conservation, and US threatens 500% tariffs. Read the full briefing.
Ghaziabad's passport office sets a new record, issuing over 3.5 lakh passports in 2025. Key initiatives like the Passport Mobile Van and Melas drive efficiency and reduce pendency for 13 UP districts.
An anonymous bomb threat email targeting courts in Odisha and multiple states caused mass evacuations and high alert. Investigation underway to trace the sender. Read details.
Chhattisgarh High Court mandates family courts to maintain dedicated legal expert panels for poor litigants, overturns a divorce decree where a woman's plea for aid was ignored. Read more.
Supreme Court stresses speedy trials for Naxal cases, grants interim bail to Gadchiroli blast accused. Highlights infrastructure gaps as Amit Shah vows to end extremism. Read more.
Nearly three decades after the landmark Vishaka judgment, several High Courts and district courts have failed to set up mandatory mechanisms to address workplace sexual harassment, undermining women's rights.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated India's first paperless court in Wayanad, terming it a step towards 'green jurisprudence'. The move aims to reduce paper use and enhance judicial efficiency. Read more about this historic digital shift
Dharwad High Court and district courts were evacuated on January 6, 2026, following bomb threat emails. Security was heightened and proceedings suspended. Read the latest updates.
Kerala CM grants permission to table Anti-Ragging Amendment Bill. HC directs state to expedite process and reconsider stand on NDPS courts. Details on forensic lab vacancies inside.
Rajasthan's Medical Education Dept partners with RCDF to build Saras food courts in hospital campuses, addressing dining woes for staff, patients & attendants. Read more.
Shocking data reveals over 55% of cases in Punjab's district courts are pending for more than a year, highlighting a severe judicial backlog. Read the full analysis of the crisis and its implications.
Over 5.5 lakh cheque bounce cases are choking Delhi's courts, causing years of delays. A failed digital court experiment and lack of reforms leave litigants in limbo. Explore the crisis and solutions.
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court's Jaipur & Jodhpur benches will abstain from work on Monday, protesting night courts & two working Saturdays monthly. Read details on the standoff.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling allowing it, not a single ad-hoc judge has been appointed to clear case backlogs in India's High Courts. Discover the reasons behind this critical delay.
Supreme Court Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha champions Telugu language in official administration at World Telugu Conference in Guntur, stressing its role in shaping identity.
Andhra Pradesh DGP announces zero-tolerance policy, expedited trials leading to 470 convictions including death sentences. Learn about the new safety measures and data.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes urgent need for capacity building in judicial infrastructure to reduce backlog and ensure timely justice. Read his full vision.
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
Punjab & Haryana High Court sees a significant drop of over 11,000 pending cases in a year, marking a positive break from past trends. Read the full data analysis.
Meet Yogita and Vineet Dahiya, the lawyer couple from Sonipat serving as Additional Public Prosecutors in Delhi. They have secured over 150 convictions, with 85% under the POCSO Act, turning India's darkest legal files into justice. Read their inspiring s
Senior advocate DP Singh blames adjournments for massive case backlog in Delhi courts. New criminal laws set timelines, but systemic reform is needed to clear 15.85 lakh pending cases. Read more.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announces citizens can seek urgent hearings at night for rights protection. New rules enforce strict timelines for lawyers to ensure equal court time for all litigants.