A recent order on ad hoc judges in HCs presents an opportunity to look at the history of the temporary judge provision in the Constitution

Comparing the pendency of cases during former Chief Justice Sharad Bobde’s tenure with incumbent Chief Justice N.V. Ramana.

The Session was dominated by COVID-related cases, and tackling pendency. Maratha reservations were struck down, and Ramana took over as CJI.

The Court initiated a suo moto case on COVID National Policy. CJI Ramana took office from CJI Bobde. Rohingyas were denied interim relief.

There should be reasons for a summons trial, and testimony through affidavit is allowed. Multiple offences may be tried jointly.

CJI Ramana's seven-year term as a Supreme Court judge, through numbers and key judgments.

We examine a few crucial cases CJI Bobde authored, concurred or admitted

The CJI Bobde led three-judge bench issued an order to implement the Draft Criminal Rules on Practice, 2021. 

DESK BRIEF: Chief Justice Bobde faces the resolution of a large number of important issues before his retirement in April 2021