judiciary
Coverage of judiciary in the Nexus archive.
- Bihar to set up 100 fast track courts
Bihar plans to establish 100 fast track courts to expedite justice. The Chief Minister emphasized that the state's judiciary, police, and administration are primarily responsible for delivering justice to its 14 crore population.
- Academic bats for AI as aid, not substitute, in judiciary
Prof. Mishra advocates for AI as a supportive tool in the judiciary, emphasizing its potential to enhance legal research, document management, case administration, translation, and other court-related functions without replacing human roles.
- Ukraine Opens EU Talks With Justice System Still Mired in Power Struggle
Ukraine has begun EU accession talks, but concerns remain about unresolved issues in its judiciary, including the 'Vovk tapes' and Supreme Court rulings that reinstated discredited judges. Despite some reforms, parts of the justice system continue to resist change, casting doubt on its alignment with EU standards.
- NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq ‘restores’ airing of PTI speeches
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq lifted restrictions on broadcasting opposition speeches on NA TV and social media, but warned against criticizing the judiciary and armed forces. PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi's suspension ended, allowing him to rejoin proceedings, following a motion supported by opposition members.
- Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil election after criticism of judiciary
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned US President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's October presidential election following US criticism of judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. The warning comes amid rising tensions involving new US tariffs and the designation of drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.
- French government seeks to defuse crisis after girl's killing exposes judicial failings
The French government faces a political crisis over judicial failures in handling child sexual violence cases after an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna was killed in Fleurance. Protests erupted nationwide as prosecutors revealed the main suspect had been accused of raping a minor in August 2025 but was not questioned until his arrest over Lyhanna's disappearance.
- Israel's government steps up attacks on judiciary: 'A race to eliminate democratic institutions has begun'
Israel's government is intensifying attacks on the judiciary, with MPs discussing a proposal to dissolve the government during a Knesset session on May 20, 2026. The situation is described as a race to eliminate democratic institutions.
- Minns doubles down on ‘rational’ anti-protest law despite NSW’s highest court ruling it unconstitutional
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has defended an anti-protest law ruled unconstitutional by the state's highest court, calling it 'rational and proportionate'. The Greens criticized his stance as an 'extraordinary attack' on the judiciary, urging him to acknowledge his error.
- Thomas warns intolerance among younger generations will ‘infect’ courts
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas expressed concern that intolerance among younger generations with ideological differences is eroding civility and could 'infect' the judiciary. Speaking at the University of Texas at Austin, he reflected on past comments about justices' friendships amid growing polarization.
- Attack on the Judiciary | 60 Minutes Archive
Federal judge Esther Salas was targeted by a gunman in her New Jersey home in 2021, resulting in her husband's injury and her son's death. She discussed her efforts to advocate for improved protections for judges amid increasing threats of violence.