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Issuing a slew of directions, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat (since retired) and Aravind Kumar asked the central and state governments to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the next of kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.
New Delhi: Observing that a large segment of India's population, involved in manual scavenging, has remained unheard and muted, in bondage and systematically trapped in inhumane conditions, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre and states to take appropriate measures, frame policies and issue directions to ensure that manual sewer cleaning is completely eradicated in a phased manner. The top court
The court said millions of consumers of justice file cases expecting speedy justice so there is an onerous responsibility on stakeholders to ensure that the people's faith is not eroded on account of delayed justices
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directions to address the backlog of cases and ensure speedy justice. The court emphasized the need for proactive steps to clear the backlog and reduce delays in proceedings. It directed all courts at district and taluka levels to take measures such as executing summons, filing written statements, completing pleadings, recording admissions and denials, and fixing trial dates promptly. The court also called for the setting up of committees to monitor old cases pending for over five years. It stressed the importance of a robust justice delivery s...
India News: The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directions to address the backlog of cases and ensure speedy justice. The court emphasized the need