Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the need for trial judges to exercise more discretion and common sense in granting bail, as many deserving individuals face delays and arbitrary detentions due to a lack of trust in lower courts. He pointed out that this distrust leads to unnecessary appeals to higher courts, complicating the justice process. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court upheld the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act as applicable to all citizens, regardless of religion, reinforcing children's rights. In other judiciary news, the Allahabad High Court ruled that blacklisting decisions by government authorities are subject to judicial review to ensure fairness and adherence to natural justice. Meanwhile, Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq highlighted the importance of legal familiarity among lawyers and urged them to adapt to modern technology in the legal profession. He noted ongoing technological advancements in the judiciary, including the introduction of electronic filing and tracking systems.