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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Justice Chavan Calls For National Judicial Service, Reforms To Address Vacancies In Judiciary
Nagpur: Amid mounting concerns over the shortage of judges and the growing backlog of over 5 crore cases across Indian, former Bombay high court judge and Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission chairman Ravindra Chavan has recommended a series of urgent reforms to overhaul judicial recruitment and training. His proposals appear in a chapter titled 'Human Resource (mis)management in the Judiciary', part of the recently published book 'Shaping the Judges'. Chavan has stressed on the need for a coordinated, national-level framework for appointments by establishing an All India Judicial Service (AIJS), modelled on the UPSC. More than 4,800 posts in the subordinate judiciary are lying vacant despite enhanced sanctioned strength. Chavan attributed the stagnation to decentralised and inconsistent recruitment practices across states. A centralised AIJS, he argued, would streamline appointments, attract capable candidates, and uphold uniformity and transparency. He further pointed to the judiciary's lack of diversity, highlighting the inadequate representation of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. To address this imbalance, Chavan advocated expanding reservation quotas and introducing support systems to improve accessibility for under-represented communities. Despite formal provisions, he noted that many reserved positions remain vacant due to systemic gaps and procedural hurdles. Another key focus of his recommendations is modernising legal education. He emphasised the need to prepare future judges for emerging legal challenges by incorporating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and forensic science into law curricula. He also suggested that judicial service orientation begin at the undergraduate level to foster early interest and readiness. "Law universities must evolve to match the demands of a data-driven justice system," he told TOI, adding that technological competence should be treated as essential to judicial effectiveness. Chavan also raised concerns over the bureaucratic inertia and delays in the appointment process. He called upon high courts and state govts to ensure faster, transparent, and independent recruitment mechanisms free from political or administrative influence. According to him, an accountable, time-bound recruitment process would not only address vacancies but also help restore public confidence in the judicial system. His intervention comes at a time when institutional delays and inefficiencies are drawing criticism for hampering access to justice. The measures he proposes aim to create a judicial system that is inclusive, responsive, and equipped for the future. Nagpur: Amid mounting concerns over the shortage of judges and the growing backlog of over 5 crore cases across Indian, former Bombay high court judge and Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission chairman Ravindra Chavan has recommended a series of urgent reforms to overhaul judicial recruitment and training. His proposals appear in a chapter titled 'Human Resource (mis)management in the Judiciary', part of the recently published book 'Shaping the Judges'. Chavan has stressed on the need for a coordinated, national-level framework for appointments by establishing an All India Judicial Service (AIJS), modelled on the UPSC. More than 4,800 posts in the subordinate judiciary are lying vacant despite enhanced sanctioned strength. Chavan attributed the stagnation to decentralised and inconsistent recruitment practices across states. A centralised AIJS, he argued, would streamline appointments, attract capable candidates, and uphold uniformity and transparency. He further pointed to the judiciary's lack of diversity, highlighting the inadequate representation of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. To address this imbalance, Chavan advocated expanding reservation quotas and introducing support systems to improve accessibility for under-represented communities. Despite formal provisions, he noted that many reserved positions remain vacant due to systemic gaps and procedural hurdles. Another key focus of his recommendations is modernising legal education. He emphasised the need to prepare future judges for emerging legal challenges by incorporating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and forensic science into law curricula. He also suggested that judicial service orientation begin at the undergraduate level to foster early interest and readiness. "Law universities must evolve to match the demands of a data-driven justice system," he told TOI, adding that technological competence should be treated as essential to judicial effectiveness. Chavan also raised concerns over the bureaucratic inertia and delays in the appointment process. He called upon high courts and state govts to ensure faster, transparent, and independent recruitment mechanisms free from political or administrative influence. According to him, an accountable, time-bound recruitment process would not only address vacancies but also help restore public confidence in the judicial system. His intervention comes at a time when institutional delays and inefficiencies are drawing criticism for hampering access to justice. The measures he proposes aim to create a judicial system that is inclusive, responsive, and equipped for the future.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra consumer commission orders builder to pay Rs 12 lakh for delay, missing amenities
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar found a construction company guilty of deficiency in service and directed it to pay over Rs 12 lakh to three complainants for delayed flat possession, missing amenities, and mental harassment. The bench, comprising presiding member Milind Sonawane and members Dr Nisha Chavhan and Nagesh Kumbre, delivered the order on April 24 after hearing the complaint filed jointly by Manjusha Bharadkar, Sunil Bharadkar, and Saurabh Bharadkar through their lawyer Naseem Shaikh. Advocate Shaikh told TOI, "The trio booked flats in the builder's project, but the possession was allegedly delayed, and even the essential amenities that were promised at the time of booking the flats were not provided despite full payment." On hearing both sides, the commission held that the builder's failure to deliver possession on time and non-fulfilment of promised facilities constituted a clear deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act . In a key direction, the commission ordered the construction firm ' Golden Dreams Builders Pvt Ltd ' to provide the promised amenities within three months from the date of the order. The commission, in its judgement, mentioned that these amenities include water supply, electricity, parking, compound wall, main entrance gate, underground drainage, and a transformer — all of which were part of the original agreement with the buyers. Additionally, the construction company was directed to issue the completion certificate for the flats within the same three-month period. As compensation, the commission ordered the company to pay Rs 5 lakh jointly to Manjusha and Sunil Bharadkar and Rs 5 lakh to Saurabh Bharadkar, along with 9% annual interest from the date of complaint filing — August 23, 2018 — until full realisation of the amount. Furthermore, the builder was directed to pay Rs 1.5 lakh towards compensation for mental harassment caused to the complainants and Rs 50,000 towards litigation expenses. In its detailed order, the commission strongly emphasised that builders must honour their commitments made to homebuyers at the time of agreement and cannot be allowed to ignore contractual obligations after collecting payment. The commission stated that the delay and non-availability of basic infrastructure led to considerable inconvenience, which warranted substantial compensation.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra consumer commission orders builder to pay Rs 12 lakh for delay, missing amenities
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar found a construction company guilty of deficiency in service and directed it to pay over Rs 12 lakh to three complainants for delayed flat possession, missing amenities, and mental harassment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bench, comprising presiding member Milind Sonawane and members Dr Nisha Chavhan and Nagesh Kumbre, delivered the order on April 24 after hearing the complaint filed jointly by Manjusha Bharadkar, Sunil Bharadkar, and Saurabh Bharadkar through their lawyer Naseem Shaikh. Advocate Shaikh told TOI, "The trio booked flats in the builder's project, but the possession was allegedly delayed, and even the essential amenities that were promised at the time of booking the flats were not provided despite full payment." On hearing both sides, the commission held that the builder's failure to deliver possession on time and non-fulfilment of promised facilities constituted a clear deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act . In a key direction, the commission ordered the construction firm ' Golden Dreams Builders Pvt Ltd ' to provide the promised amenities within three months from the date of the order. The commission, in its judgement, mentioned that these amenities include water supply, electricity, parking, compound wall, main entrance gate, underground drainage, and a transformer — all of which were part of the original agreement with the buyers. Additionally, the construction company was directed to issue the completion certificate for the flats within the same three-month period. As compensation, the commission ordered the company to pay Rs 5 lakh jointly to Manjusha and Sunil Bharadkar and Rs 5 lakh to Saurabh Bharadkar, along with 9% annual interest from the date of complaint filing — August 23, 2018 — until full realisation of the amount. Furthermore, the builder was directed to pay Rs 1.5 lakh towards compensation for mental harassment caused to the complainants and Rs 50,000 towards litigation expenses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In its detailed order, the commission strongly emphasised that builders must honour their commitments made to homebuyers at the time of agreement and cannot be allowed to ignore contractual obligations after collecting payment. The commission stated that the delay and non-availability of basic infrastructure led to considerable inconvenience, which warranted substantial compensation.
