Supreme Court Issues Directions for Regularisation of Court Managers, Asks High Courts to Frame Recruitment Rules.
Supreme Court: In a landmark step toward streamlining court administration in India, the Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to frame proper recruitment rules for court managers and take steps toward their regularisation . The decision comes as a long-awaited relief for hundreds of professionals working behind the scenes in India’s courts without job security or formal recognition. Who Are Court Managers, and Why Are They Important? Court managers may not wear robes or deliver verdicts, but they are vital to the smooth functioning of our judicial system. These are trained professionals—mostly with MBAs or degrees in court administration—who handle the non-judicial aspects of court operations , such as: Managing court infrastructure Assisting with budgeting and planning Helping streamline case management Coordinating between judges and administrative staff Their role allows judges to focus more on hearings and judgments instead of getting bogged down by paperwork...