Proposed CJ Sharma presents ambitious 18-month case clearance plan

english.khabarhub.com · 1 week ago

Proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has presented an action plan to clear the Supreme Court's pending cases within 18 months, prioritizing a technology-driven judiciary and corruption-free administration. His plan includes implementing a "Differential Case Management (DCM)" system, digitizing judicial processes with potential AI integration, and adopting a "zero tolerance" policy against corruption. Sharma also proposed strengthening free legal aid, promoting mediation, and separating administrative duties from judicial work for Supreme Court judges.