The right to a fair and speedy trial is a fundamental guarantee under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Despite robust legal frameworks, systemic delays, limited legal aid, and an overwhelming undertrial population severely threaten justice, requiring urgent technological and procedural reforms.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court established the Kanchan Devi Committee to evaluate the government's contentious plan to define the Aravalli range as hills over 100 meters, focusing on the ecological importance of the Aravallis and constitutional environmentalism.
Click to View MoreDespite rising numbers in lower courts, women remain severely underrepresented in India's higher judiciary due to opaque Collegium processes and structural biases, Breaking this persistent glass ceiling demands transparent appointments, systemic reforms, and mandatory gender quotas to achieve constitutional equality.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court constituted a high-powered committee seeking ₹50,000 crore to modernize India's judicial infrastructure. This digital transformation leverages e-Courts Phase III, to eliminate pendency, bridge the digital divide, and ensure transparent justice delivery.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court of India launched the "One Case One Data" initiative to unify judicial records across all court levels and the "Su Sahay" AI chatbot to assist citizens with e-services, enhancing transparency, accessibility, and case management efficiency.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet approved the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026, raising judge strength from 33 to 37. This addresses India's massive 5.1 crore case backlog, though extensive systemic reforms remain completely vital for long-term efficiency
Click to View MoreThe power of contempt must be a "measure of last resort," as judicial independence is best secured through transparency and quality judgments, rather than legal coercion to suppress democratic dissent or criticism.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s airfare intervention revives the activism versus overreach debate. While judicial activism filled governance gaps, overreach in cases like NJAC and 2G diluted democratic accountability. Preserving separation of powers needs judicial restraint, effective executive action, and legislative responsibility to sustain constitutional balance.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court stayed Kuldeep Sengar’s sentence suspension, rejecting a narrow Indian Penal Code reading by the Delhi High Court that weakened POCSO Act protections. Favoring interpretation and victim safety, the ruling exposes gaps and urges unified “public servant” definitions.
Click to View MoreImpeachment is a constitutional process, which ensures accountability within the judiciary. The process begins with a motion for removal in either house of Parliament, passed by a special majority in both houses, and the President issues an order for the judge's removal. Despite six attempts since independence, no judge has been impeached thus far.
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