Senate Adopts Civil Courts Amendment Bill, Aims to Reduce Litigation Burden

The Knesset Constitution Committee has advanced a controversial judicial reform bill aimed at changing the composition of the committee that elects Israel's judges, despite significant opposition and calls for postponement. During the voting, opposition MKs boycotted after the chairman refused to delay the process, amidst ongoing tensions related to hostages in Gaza, with family members expressing despair over the situation. Critics, including National Unity chairman MK Benny Gantz, argued that the government is exacerbating societal divisions instead of fostering unity. The Judiciary Reform Commission in Bangladesh has also recommended new legislation to combat the issue of false and vexatious cases in the legal system, noting that existing laws are often misused and not enforced. The commission called for practical steps to prevent harassment through false accusations, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive law to address the problem. In Pakistan, the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice adopted the Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to alleviate the burden on the Islamabad High Court by allowing district courts to handle more civil cases, particularly in light of rising property disputes.