
CJI Surya Kant Raps Consumer Forums Over Case Pendency
CJI Surya Kant criticized consumer forums for case pendency, directing an audit and questioning the effectiveness of retired judges in these roles.
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CJI Surya Kant criticized consumer forums for case pendency, directing an audit and questioning the effectiveness of retired judges in these roles.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the meager compensation provided to retired High Court judges and has requested the Union government to form a committee to establish uniform guidelines.
Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna of India emphasized the vital role of arbitration and mediation in a modern justice system but pointed out a significant gap in addressing complaints against arbitrators, who are often retired judges.

Thousands of lawyers, including top barristers and retired judges, are urging the UK government to abandon its plan to abolish some jury trials.
President Ruto has assented to a Bill that introduces enhanced benefits and a cost-of-living adjustment for the pensions of all retired judges, aiming to cushion them financially.

The Judicial Service of Ghana held an awards night to honor former Chief Justices, retired Justices of the Superior Courts, and other distinguished members of the Judiciary for their contributions to justice administration.
Current and retired judges are touring the Midwest to issue an unusual warning about increasing physical threats against judges and a rising tide of criticism from politicians and elected officials.

Senior advocate and Arbitration Bar president Gourab Banerji stated that not every arbitration case is best decided by a retired judge.

Thousands of lawyers, including top barristers and retired judges, are urging the government to abandon its controversial plan to abolish certain jury trials.

The Union government has approached the Supreme Court, requesting a 'purposive' interpretation of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, to allow retired Supreme Court and high court judges to adjudicate fresh cases in existing water tribunals.

Maharashtra and Rajasthan have both constituted panels to prepare draft legislation for a Uniform Civil Code. These committees, led by retired judges, aim to develop a common set of laws for personal matters across all communities.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp denied the Pentagon uses AI for domestic surveillance amid an ongoing dispute with Anthropic over AI usage and a national security lawsuit. Now, nearly 150 retired judges have publicly sided with Anthropic in its legal battle with the Department of War.

Thousands of lawyers, including top barristers and retired judges, are urging the government to abandon its proposal to abolish some jury trials.