CJI Suryakant announced that the Supreme Court will remain accessible to litigants even at midnight, allowing individuals to seek legal redress at any hour. He said those facing crises or arrest threats can approach courts to protect rights.
NEW DELHI: This Sunday, Delhi will witness an exciting cricket match between judges and lawyers. But this time, the battle is not in the courtroom—it is on the cricket field. A team of sitting Supreme Court and High Court judges, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, will compete against the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record (SCAORA) XI.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the vital role of Advocates-on-Record (AORs) in the legal system, urging them to balance professional and social responsibilities. He advised new AORs to take up cases that sustain their livelihood while also contributing to society. The Supreme Court, he emphasized, holds high expectations from them. His remarks highlighted the importance of legal service beyond personal gain.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have approached the Supreme Court with a request. They seek a direction to ensure that the names of all lawyers present and appearing in a case are officially recorded. This move aims to give due recognition to all advocates contributing to cases. The matter is now before the top court for consideration.
The Supreme Court plans to establish guidelines for Advocates-on-Record (AORs) due to concerns over conduct and false statements in a criminal case involving a 30-year sentence. AORs are crucial for litigants, and the Court seeks input from the Supreme Court AOR Association to ensure proper guidelines are formulated.
More than 100 lawyers from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) expressed concerns to the Supreme Court’s secretary general about procedural challenges in case filings and listings, emphasizing the lack of timelines, delays in defect notification, and verification processes. These issues hinder the legal process and impact timely justice delivery, adding to existing concerns over judicial backlog.