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Judiciary

Despite spending over Rs 9,800 crore on court infrastructure and technology since 2011, India's judiciary continues to grapple with a massive backlog of pending cases.

The Supreme Court stayed adverse observations made by the Allahabad High Court against UP ACS (Home) Sanjay Prasad.

The Supreme Court recognised homemakers as nation builders and introduced a new compensation component in accident cases.

CJI Surya Kant administered the oath to five new Supreme Court judges, boosting the court's strength and capacity.

Allahabad High Court holds that collecting badhai by transgender persons has no legal basis, stating customary practices do not confer enforceable rights.

CJI Surya Kant emphasised the importance of retired judges, calling them a vital resource and urging a structured role for them in the judiciary.

Justice Yashwant Varma resigns from Allahabad High Court while facing impeachment proceedings linked to a cash recovery controversy.

The Supreme Court ordered a nationwide ban on an NCERT Class 8 textbook over references to corruption in the judiciary, calling it a calculated move.

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai outlines reforms for 2047, urging modernisation, technology adoption, and decentralisation to make India’s justice system more accessible, efficient, and equitable.

High Court orders criminal records of lawyers, warns of ethical risks, undue influence, and threats to justice, law, and governance.