The session on “Courtrooms for All” will include presentations and discussions on the need for accessibility and inclusivity within the district judiciary and the need to ensure safe and equitable access to justice for the marginalised communities, the SC said.The conference will also address the issue of “judicial security and judicial wellness” along with the safety concerns for judges and several well-being initiatives. The second day will be marked by a session on “case management” to discuss strategies for efficient case handling and reduction in pendency. The session on “judicial training — curriculum and methods” will deliberate upon ways to enhance the training programmes for judges.“The conference has also scheduled a session on ‘bridging the gap’ to encourage a discussion on how the high courts and Supreme Court can support the needs of the district judiciary in a holistic manner,” the statement said.Also in top courtSC reserves order on arbitration eligibilityThe Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on the vexed legal question of whether a person ineligible to become an arbitrator can nominate another as one. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the focus should be on ensuring that arbitra-tion as a mechanism to resolve disputes was strengthened.UP closes all cases against ‘Tandav’Uttar Pradesh government on Friday told the Supreme Court that closure reports have been filed in three FIRs which were lodged in connection with web series ‘Tandav’ for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. The court was hearing the pleas seeking clubbing and transfer of the FIRs lodged in different states.
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