The Supreme Court cautioned the Registrar to ensure diligence among assistants, due to a missing order and critical report in a case file. Despite the registrar’s conclusion, the court noted the absence of an official report and directed the Registry to submit a report within a week, setting the case for re-listing in ten days.
The Supreme Court of India has issued practice directions to ensure litigants file certified copies of orders and judgments of lower courts challenged before the top court. The Court emphasized the need for substantial compliance with existing rules and directed that an application for exemption must include an acknowledgement receipt. The new directive will be effective from August 20, 2024.