Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Sanyal's Judiciary Criticism Sparks Controversy; Lawyer Responds
Sanjeev Sanyal, an advisor, said the courts take too many vacations, which slows things down.
Vikas Singh, a lawyer, disagreed.
He said that Sanyal's comments were not well-informed.
He also said the vacations give judges and lawyers time to do their work.
They talked about this at a meeting about the future of the legal system.
Singh did agree that the old language like "My Lord" should be eliminated.
Sanjeev Sanyal criticized long vacations in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Sanyal's remarks drew criticism from Vikas Singh.
Singh called Sanyal's comments irresponsible.
Singh defended the need for court vacations.
Both agreed on eliminating old legal terms.
- Who
- Sanjeev Sanyal and Vikas Singh
- What
- Sanyal criticized long vacations in higher courts, sparking a response from Singh.
- When
- Recent, with Sanyal's previous criticism last year
- Where
- At the General Counsels' Association of India's Nyaya Nirmaan 2025
- Why
- Sanyal believes long vacations are a hurdle; Singh defends the judiciary.
PM Advisor
Supreme Court Bar Association
Court Vacations
PM Advisor
Long vacations are a hurdle.
Supreme Court Bar Association
Vacations are necessary for judges and lawyers.
Legal Parlance
PM Advisor
Old legal terms prevent a forward-looking system.
Supreme Court Bar Association
Agreed that these terms need to be eliminated.
- Protagonist
- Sanjeev Sanyal, Vikas Singh
- Event
- Criticism of Judiciary
- Sanyal's Criticism
- Long court vacations and legal terms
- Singh's Response
- Criticism is irresponsible; Vacations necessary
- Context
- Nyaya Nirmaan 2025 forum
