Is appointing ad-hoc judges a viable means to reduce backlog?
Is appointing ad-hoc judges a viable means to reduce backlog? Rajeev Shakdher, former Chief Justice of the Himachal High ...
Why did the Supreme Court clear the decks for appointment of ad-hoc judges to High Courts? | Explained
To address the growing backlog of criminal cases, the Supreme Court on January 30, 2025, allowed High Courts to appoint ...
Why Supreme Court suggested appointing retired High Court judges on ‘ad hoc’ basis
The Supreme Court, as well as some earlier Law Commissions, have previously batted for such appointments and laid down detailed guidelines for it.
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SC eases criteria for appointing Ad Hoc judges in High Courts to address case backlog
Amid the growing backlog of cases, the Supreme Court on Thursday relaxed the conditions for High Courts to recommend the appointment of retired judges on an ad hoc basis. CJI Sanjiv Khana, Justice BR ...
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Supreme Court Eases Rules for Appointing Ad Hoc Judges in High Courts
The Supreme Court has allowed High Courts to appoint retired judges on an ad hoc basis to tackle case backlogs. High Courts can appoint two to five judges, not exceeding 10% of the court's total ...