Lawyers from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have written to the Supreme Court’s Secretary General, voicing concerns over procedural issues. The letter highlights grievances related to case listing, delays, and other administrative inefficiencies affecting the legal process.
New Delhi: More than 100 lawyers from a bar association have written to the Supreme Court’s secretary general, expressing concerns over procedural challenges they are encountering in case filings, listings, and other related matters.
In the letter, signed by 137 members, the Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association (SCAORA) highlighted issues such as the “lack of timelines and delays in the defect notifying and curing process.”
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The delays also involve the Supreme Court registry’s role in addressing defects after a case is filed online and a diary number is generated.
The representation further pointed out additional procedural delays in the verification process following a case’s filing. It urged the secretary general to establish standard operating procedures, suggesting that notifications of defects in petitions should be communicated through email.
Additionally, the representation highlighted the lack of timely updates regarding scanned copies of paper books, petition-related records, and other documents.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) a professional body consisting of lawyers who are authorized to act as advocates-on-record in the Supreme Court of India. These lawyers have the exclusive right to file petitions, pleadings, and other documents before the Supreme Court. Given their vital role in the legal process, any procedural roadblocks significantly affect their ability to effectively represent their clients and ensure the smooth flow of justice.
In recent times, there have been growing concerns among the legal fraternity about the increasing backlog of cases in the Indian judiciary. Procedural delays, particularly in the higher courts, have been a significant contributor to this issue.
Many lawyers have expressed frustration over the inefficiencies in the filing, listing, and defect curing processes, which they believe have a direct impact on the timely delivery of justice.
The concerns raised by SCAORA are part of a broader conversation within the legal community about the need for systemic reforms to streamline court procedures and make the justice system more efficient.