Headline
The Supreme Court of India changes the hearing schedule to categorize miscellaneous matters.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India has altered its hearing schedule, setting aside Wednesdays and Thursdays for different matters like transfer petitions and bail pleas. Regular hearing cases will no longer be listed on these days, focusing on addressing the case backlog productively.
Key Facts
- Case Type: Transfer Petitions, Bail Matters, Miscellaneous
- Judges Name: Circular issued under Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna
- Dates Affected: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (post-lunch for special/part-heard cases)
- The purpose of doing this is to reduce the pendency of 83,410 cases in the Supreme Court of India.
Legal Insights
The reform redistributes judicial time towards clearing small pending matters while holding up lengthy final hearings. Special bench or part-heard matters will be listed only post-lunch or as directed.
Impact
This scheduling alteration is believed to fasten the disposal of cases requiring lesser time, enhancing judicial efficiency.
Why It Matters
The first major reform by CJI Sanjiv Khanna shows a proactive approach to dealing case pendency, ensuring faster resolutions for litigants.
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