The Supreme Court on Monday refused to allow mentioning for an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the Uttarakhand High Court order, which has decided to resume normal judicial work through full physical mode from August 24, 2021.
Senior Advocate Indira Jaising on Monday mentioned before Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana, an application filed by her with respect to the rules framed by certain High Courts for senior designation.
Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana on Friday said that everyone should ensure their participation in the arbitration movement, so to resolve the disputes amicably and strengthen the judiciary as well.
Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, who retired on Thursday, received a heart-warming farewell from subordinates and colleagues from the judicial fraternity, with Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana calling him a "lion of a judge", known for his erudition, clarity and scholarly work.
A petitioner was feeling uncomfortable speaking in English while arguing. Then, Chief Justice N. V. Ramana started talking to the woman in her mother tongue, which also happened to be the mother tongue of the CJI. The woman became comfortable and put her argument in front of the Court with ease.
The CJI NV Ramana spoke to the Chief Justices of the various High Courts over June 1 and 2. He was briefed on the challenges faced by the courts during the Covid-19 pandemic which had also forced courts to go virtual, a divide that is hampering justice in lower courts.