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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Topic: Courts

Gujarat HC quoting Pink Floyd is fun. It makes people want to read judgments

Democratisation of legal language should take support of pop culture to make law not only more accessible but also fun, and also add depth and value to otherwise banal judgments.

DY Chandrachud is right about using tech in courts. Learn from Germany’s IBM AI assistant

With just 0.1 per cent of India's budget allocated to the law and justice ministry, AI's potential to address resource gaps, especially in underserved areas, could be revolutionary.

Prefer online appearance, avoid personal remarks — what SOP on court appearance for govt officials says 

The central govt has drawn up guidelines for the appearance of government officials in court hearings. It comes amid an increase in civil servants being called to court. 

Digitising over 3,000 cr records, pushing online hearings — Modi govt’s plan for eCourts Phase III

Phase III, likely to be rolled out this yr, envisions a more accessible and efficient justice system. Officials say an important part of this is to make courts paperless.

Central ministries biggest litigants in govt with 2.85 lakh pending cases, finance tops list

Cases of 57 central ministries are pending in various courts excluding top court. Central govt has incurred Rs 511.1 crore as litigation expense in past 10 years.

India must build, re-build its courts for disabled. Judicial infra key to justice delivery

While the NJIC structure may overcome bureaucratic complications, the existence of experts from professional disciplines is a crucial element missing.

Move petty criminal trials to virtual courts too. Ease judicial load

The impetus on adoption of technology in the judiciary may have been a result of the Covid crisis, but the opportunity should be embraced.

Cabinet approves continuation of 1,023 fast track special courts till March 2023

Responding to a question during a Cabinet briefing, Union minister Anurag Thakur said that out of 31 states/UTs, 28 have commenced the scheme launched in 2019.

Overstatement to say Indian judiciary can’t cope with caseload: CJI Ramana

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'.

Courts took a break from being conservative this week. MJ Akbar, FB sedition cases show

While judge Ravindra Pandey favoured women speaking up against abuse by powerful men, judge Dharmendra Rana reiterated sedition law can’t be used randomly.

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Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?