On Monday (26th February): The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) writes a letter to the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud. The association has made a strong case against this practice, labeling it “unprecedented and unknown to the Court.”
NEW DELHI: On Monday (26th February): The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) writes a letter to the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud. The letter brings to light concerns regarding the current practices of case listings at the Supreme Court, specifically targeting the sequence and alterations of cases in the final daily list.
SCAORA, writes a letter over the finalization of the daily list of cases at the supplementary stage and the subsequent alterations that are currently permitted. The association has made a strong case against this practice, labeling it “unprecedented and unknown to the Court.” This practice, according to the letter, not only deviates from the established norms but also poses significant challenges for both lawyers and litigants involved.
SCAORA’s letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to fixing the final daily list at the supplementary stage without allowing any further alterations. This proposed change aims to bring about a more structured and predictable schedule, enabling lawyers and petitioners-in- person to attend to their cases more conveniently and efficiently.
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The letter elaborates on the difficulties faced by the legal community and the litigants due to the current listing practices. It points out that the unpredictability and last-minute changes in the sequence of cases cause considerable inconvenience, making it challenging for lawyers and petitioners-in-person to attend to their cases efficiently. The association firmly believes that addressing this issue will greatly enhance the convenience and predictability for all parties involved, thereby improving the overall functioning of the judiciary.
