CJI Suryakant Addresses Judgment Delays, Backs Legal Education Reforms

• Supreme Court reserves decision on petition regarding delays in delivering judgments by lower and High Courts.
• CJI Suryakant emphasized institutional reforms, acknowledging difficulties due to case overload and time management.
• Amicus curiae's suggestions for judicial reform and accountability to be sent to High Courts for recommendations within 10 days.
• SC agrees to hear PIL by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay for a Legal Education Commission and a 4-year law course.
• PIL argues current 5-year integrated law courses are outdated, financially burdensome, and deter best talent.