Supreme Court's Tuesday Deliberations: Key Highlights

The Supreme Court of India tackled various pressing issues including the career progression of judicial officers, the inclusion of doctors in COVID-19 insurance policies, mental health rights, court decorum between bench and bar, wrongful conviction compensation, and a social media-related criminal case.

The Supreme Court of India, on Tuesday, addressed multiple significant issues under its jurisdiction.

The court expressed concern over the inconsistent career progression of entry-level judicial officers nationwide, initiating discussions for a uniform criteria in ranking within the Higher Judicial Service cadre.

Additionally, the court deliberated on the importance of including doctors in COVID-19 insurance policies, discussed mental health rights oversight, emphasized harmonious court function, addressed wrongful conviction compensations, and examined a sensitive social media-related case.

(With inputs from agencies.)