Govt plans amendments to law, proposes dedicated commercial courts at district level, ET LegalWorld
The Union law ministry has floated a draft Bill to amend the Commercial Courts Act which, among other things, proposes setting up of “dedicated” commercial courts at the district level. Seeking views of the public on the proposed amendments, the department of legal affairs in the law ministry has said that the aim is to […]
CJI Chandrachud stresses infrastructural audits of courts at district level to foster inclusivity, ET LegalWorld
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud called for a transformative overhaul and stressed conducting infrastructural audits of courts at the district level to foster an inclusive and efficient judicial system. During an address at the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Sunday, the CJI emphasized the need for […]
Only 6.7 pc court infrastructure at district level female-friendly: CJI Chandrachud, ET LegalWorld
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said the fact that only 6.7 per cent court infrastructure at the district level is female-friendly needs to be changed. Speaking at the ‘National Conference of the District Judiciary’, Chandrachud said it should be ensured that courts provide safe and accommodating environment for all members of […]