In a conversation with SCO, Justice Nagarathna spoke about women in the judiciary, access to justice in the digital age and more.

SCO spoke to the Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge about arbitration, judicial independence, and law’s influence on society

Prolonged appointments pending since July 2023 breached the timeline set by the Supreme Court for appointing judges

A Division Bench directed the Attorney General to engage in a “fruitful discussion” with the Union Government over pending recommendations

The Court is expected to hear all seven and nine-judge matters in the first quarter of 2024.

Justice S.R. Bhat’s four year tenure falls short of the average tenure of a Supreme Court judge.

Justice S. Ravindra Bhat wrote a little more judgements than his peers who served for four years at the Supreme Court

Justice Bhat retires after a four-year tenure with 142 judgements to his name

Nearly half the sitting Judges of the SC will serve less than the average tenure.

With 68,000+ cases pending at the SC, many criticise it for its 6-7 week summer vacation. This break, however, might be crucial for its work

After a long time, the Court is abuzz with Constitution Bench activity, with hearings in 16 cases and Judgements in 13.

Data reveales that High Court judges who were advocates hold more Supreme Court positions than those from the subordinate judiciary.