DEHRADUN, April 14 -- The North Zone II Regional Conference organized by the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, commenced on Saturday at Hotel Hyatt Centric. Judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and from District Courts participated in the conference.

The event began with the National Anthem, followed by an address from Justice Rajesh Bindal of the Supreme Court. On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, he remarked that judges should serve in the spirit of lord Hanuman-as dedicated servants of justice. He noted that all the states participating from the North Zone had disposed of more than 100 per cent pending cases in the year 2024. He also shared his views on media trials.

Justice Anita Sumanth mooted greater use of video conferencing...