Article link: Supreme Court Orders Reappointment of Retired
High Court Judges
Extract from the article:
The Supreme Court, with the
government's approval, has made a significant decision to reappoint retired
high court judges to address the backlog of 62 lakh cases.
This move involves pairing
ad hoc judges with sitting judges specifically for criminal cases, thus
ensuring that pending cases are expedited without taking up new ones.
The Supreme Court has the
authority to reappoint up to five retired judges per High Court, emphasizing
the urgency to reduce the overwhelming number of pending cases.
My Take:
"In my blog post from
March 2021, I had highlighted the importance of engaging retired judges to
tackle the backlog in High Courts.
The recent decision by the
Supreme Court to reappoint retired judges aligns with my earlier suggestion of
utilizing the constitutional provision for this purpose.
Pairing these retired judges
with e-Courts could significantly enhance the efficiency and speed of the
justice delivery system."
"In a blog post dating
back to March 2021, I had commended the Supreme Court for considering the
engagement of retired High Court judges to address the staggering backlog of
cases.
The idea of granting
specific tenure to retired judges to handle old cases was crucial, and now,
with the recent reappointment decision, this strategy seems even more relevant.
The integration of e-Courts alongside these reappointments can revolutionize the
judicial process and expedite the resolution of cases."
Call to Action:
To the Supreme Court and
relevant authorities involved in the reappointment of retired judges to reduce
case pendency: I urge for a seamless integration of e-Court technologies to
support these initiatives further.
Enhancing the infrastructure
with advanced digital platforms can optimize the judicial process, improve
accessibility, and efficiently manage the pending caseload. It is essential to
embrace innovation and technology to ensure a swift and fair justice system for
all.
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
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