Latest Court Verdicts Places of Worship ▪ The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no court should issue any orders until further notice in cases related to surveys of places of worship, particularly mosques and dargahs, and that no new cases on this matter should be heard. ▪ Muslim groups argue that such cases should not be admitted for hearing, citing the Places of Worship Act 1991, as the Act prohibits changing the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947, when India gained independence. Public Awareness & General Administration Chief Justices Retirement ▪ Chief Justices often retire just as they begin to understand their roles, affecting the judiciary's effectiveness. ▪ Madras High Court had 11 Chief Justices in 85 years during British rule, nearly eight years per Chief Justice. ▪ Post-independence, the Court had 24 Chief Justices in 65 years, about 2.75 years per Chief Justice. ▪ Roles of Chief Justices: Include administration, financial management, judge recommendations, committee constitution, staff welfare, disciplinary actions, defence arrangements, administrative requests, public engagements, and addressing legal education
