Referring to projections that 45 million cases are pending in Indian courts, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said one of the factors contributing to judicial delays is 'luxurious litigation'.
The honorary degree was awarded by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari during the 108th convocation of Rashtra Sant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
The increase in sanctioned Bench strength of the court will take place with immediate effect and 32 out of 42 will be permanent judges while 10 will be additional judges.
Justice N.V. Ramana, who has also faced controversy after Andhra CM Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy accused him of influencing judges of the state HC, has taken over as the 48th CJI.
SA Bobde retired as India's Chief Justice Friday ending a tenure that was marked by his efforts to make Supreme Court more tech savvy. However, he also stirred many a controversy.
Supreme Court also indicates it may withdraw some of the Covid-related issues being taken up by different high courts across the country and instead take them up itself.
Not a single woman judge has figured in the list of 48 Chief Justices of India including the CJI-designate NV Ramana, since the position came into existence on 26 January 1950.
When CJI Bobde demits office on 23 April, Supreme Court will have five fewer judges than when he took charge. But the number of pending cases have only gone up.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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