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Released at 104: Lakhan Pasi’s case shows us why we need people-centric courts

June 09, 2025 3:02 pm

It took 18 days for the release order to travel from the Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj to the Kaushambi jail where he was imprisoned. In a people-centric court, a release or a bail order would have been transferred in the blink of an eye

Pendency has made justice a game of patience in India

May 12, 2025 12:54 pm

This cannot go on. There must be a shift from courtroom firefighting to long-term institution-building

No work in Punjab, Haryana courts tomorrow

April 22, 2025 10:45 pm

The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana mourns the sudden demise of its longest-serving member, urging all courts to remain closed on April 23.

Bar rooms to remain closed: Courts to open today with 15% staff strength, coats barred

June 07, 2020 9:55 pm

The SOP issued by the High Court for subordinate courts states, “The courts will hear only emergency matter like addition to bails filed pre-lockdown and anticipatory bail pleas. They will hear matters fixed for judgment. They will conduct final hearing where witness presence is not essential.”

The in-between place: What happens inside a Mumbai courthouse

June 23, 2019 12:32 pm

At a Mumbai court, a reporter sees crime and criminals beyond the binary of guilt and innocence.

Tracking cases using eCourts Services app: How to use it and is it useful

March 18, 2019 4:52 pm

How does the eCourts Services app help users seeking updates on their court case?

'Rule of maximum 3 adjournments not being followed in over 50% of cases'

June 08, 2017 6:46 pm

The task force was set up by the government to suggest changes in judicial procedures for faster disposal of commercial disputes and to improve the country's ranking in the World Bank index of ease of doing business.

Now,road accident witnesses can depose via audio-visual link

November 18, 2013 1:11 am

The resolution further states that due to this reason,several people do not help accident victims or come forward as witnesses.

Brutality can't be sole criteria for terming case as 'rarest of rare',awarding death: SC

October 13, 2013 11:01 am

The SC cautioned courts to act with utmost responsibility when awarding death penalty.

Pune seeks additional space for courts to clear pendency of cases

September 10, 2013 1:29 am

To clear pendency of cases in courts,Pune district has sought additional space for courts

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