Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand HC for Delay in Criminal Verdicts, Seeks Report from All High Courts: “This Cannot Be Allowed to Happen”

Today, On 5th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Jharkhand High Court for delaying verdicts in criminal cases and directed all High Courts to submit status reports, stating, “This cannot be allowed to happen in a judicial system.”

“Filing False Cases Reflects Poorly On The Judicial System”: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, raised concerns about the filing of false cases impacting the judicial system’s integrity. Highlighting recent patterns of misconduct, the Court plans to implement guidelines for enhanced scrutiny in case filings. Discussions will focus on advocate conduct and the senior designation process, with further reviews scheduled.