Comparing the pendency of cases during former Chief Justice Sharad Bobde’s tenure with incumbent Chief Justice N.V. Ramana.

The Session was dominated by COVID-related cases, and tackling pendency. Maratha reservations were struck down, and Ramana took over as CJI.

The Court initiated a suo moto case on COVID National Policy. CJI Ramana took office from CJI Bobde. Rohingyas were denied interim relief.

There should be reasons for a summons trial, and testimony through affidavit is allowed. Multiple offences may be tried jointly.

CJI Ramana's seven-year term as a Supreme Court judge, through numbers and key judgments.

We examine a few crucial cases CJI Bobde authored, concurred or admitted

The CJI Bobde led three-judge bench issued an order to implement the Draft Criminal Rules on Practice, 2021. 

DESK BRIEF: Chief Justice Bobde faces the resolution of a large number of important issues before his retirement in April 2021