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.
Gujarat High Court issued a circular mandating payment of outstanding court fees for cases filed during the COVID-19 pandemic within 30 days. Lawyers and litigants are required to settle pending fees and submit necessary documents for decided cases. Failure to comply will result in fees being recovered as arrears of land revenue.
The Supreme Court has raised concerns about using NCLT orders from its website as certified copies for appeals at NCLAT. This has led to a notice being issued, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has been asked to review the process. The involvement of Senior Advocate Ritin Rai’s team adds weight to the appellants’ case.
