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High Court vacancies remain unaddressed; only three out of 25 functioning at full strength
While over 60 lakh cases remain pending at High Courts, 30 percent of the seats remain vacant
9th Apr 2024
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A Special Bench assembles on a Saturday
A Calcutta High Court judge’s accusation of political bias against a brother judge saw the Supreme Court swing into action
29th Jan 2024
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Contradictory Orders of the Calcutta High Court: Special Bench of the Supreme Court stays proceedings
The Special Bench comprising five seniormost judges of the Supreme Court will assemble on 29 January 2024 to hear the case on merits
27th Jan 2024
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9 out of 25 High Courts are Not Represented at the SC
Regional diversity is one of the factors the Collegium considers in recommending judges to the Supreme Court.
28th Jun 2023
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Does the Judiciary Remain a Man’s World?
We look at gender representation in the judiciary—High Courts, Supreme Court and the Collegium— in numbers.
10th Mar 2022
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What is a Typical SC Judge’s Career Path?
Data reveales that High Court judges who were advocates hold more Supreme Court positions than those from the subordinate judiciary.
17th Nov 2021
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Less than 45% of HC Judges are from the Subordinate Judiciary [2017-21]
43.6% of HC judges have been appointed from the subordinate judiciary and the remaining 56.4% were appointed directly from the Bar.
17th Nov 2021
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Immunity from Bribery Charges?
High Court rules against MLA Sita Soren holding that she did not have immunity from prosecution under Article 105(2) of the Constitution.
1st Jun 2020
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Number of Women Chief Justices in High Courts currently
As it currently stands, there are 4 Women Chief Justices in the High Courts of India.
10th Mar 2018
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