The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Virtual Courts in India
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice headed by Rajya Sabha MP Bhupender Yadav released an interim report on the ‘Functioning of virtual courts/court proceedings through video conferencing after the COVID-19 pandemic’.
How Should Courts Function After the Lockdown?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown will change the way many institutions are structured and will alter how we go about our daily activities. The judiciary is no exception.
The Judiciary Should Be More Technology Oriented in This Time and Age
We are facing a public health crisis in India right now. With COVID-19 spreading like wildfire across the globe, the Indian government was left with no option but to bring the entire country to a standstill and lockdown to prevent a similar spread in India.
Why Are Public Enterprises Unable to Compete With the Private Sector? The Supreme Court Weighs in.
The recent Supreme Court judgment in Caretel Infotec. Vs. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (Civil Appeal No. 3588 OF 2019) highlighted the problem of excessive litigation challenging public sector tenders.
Should The Central Selection Mechanism For The Appointment Of Subordinate Courts Judges Be Implemented?
An overwhelming number of judicial positions in subordinate court are vacant and the Supreme Court is pressuring state authorities and the High Courts to fill these vacancies. The Court has sought their opinion on establishing a central selection system for appointing district judges.
