On 1st March, The Delhi High Court has mandated district judges to submit reports on the functionality of court display boards, responding to a PIL filed by Mukul Sharma. Sharma’s plea emphasizes the inconvenience caused by non-functional display boards in Delhi courts.
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DELHI: Today(1st March), the Delhi High Court has issued a directive to all district judges in the national capital, urging them to submit status reports regarding the functionality of display boards in the district courts of Delhi. This move came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Mukul Sharma, who sought court intervention to ensure the proper functioning of display boards in Delhi courts.
The Bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, has not only ordered the district judges to file status reports but has also sought responses from both the Delhi government and the Union government on this matter.
Display boards play a crucial role in providing real-time information about ongoing court proceedings in courtrooms. These boards serve as a valuable resource for lawyers, litigants, and court officials, offering them insights into the status of cases being heard.
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Mukul Sharma‘s PIL highlights the inconvenience caused by non-functional display boards in Delhi courts. The petitioner argued that the malfunctioning boards have adversely affected the legal fraternity and other stakeholders involved in court proceedings. The plea underscores the necessity for immediate corrective action to alleviate the challenges faced by lawyers, litigants, and court officials.
In response to the PIL, the Delhi High Court has taken a proactive stance, issuing notices to the concerned authorities and directing all district judges in Delhi to submit status reports. The Court’s directive emphasizes the importance of resolving the issue promptly to ensure the smooth functioning of the judicial system.
The Court’s order is succinctly encapsulated in the words of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, who stated,
“The display boards in the district courts of Delhi play a vital role in providing timely information about ongoing court proceedings. Ensuring their functionality is crucial for the effective administration of justice.”
Mukul Sharma’s plea, as quoted in the PIL, asserts-
“Non-functional display boards in Delhi courts have led to significant inconveniences for lawyers, litigants, and court officials. It is imperative to address this issue promptly to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.”
The Court has set a timeline for action, with the next hearing scheduled for April 16. The district judges have been instructed to submit their status reports through the High Court’s Registrar General within four weeks. This timeframe underscores the Court’s commitment to expeditiously resolve the matter and ensure the proper functioning of display boards in Delhi courts.
[CASE TITLE- Mukul Sharma vs GNCTD and Anr.]
[READ THE ORDER]
