The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.
On 27th March: The Delhi court has granted an early hearing for Manish Sisodia’s bail plea in the Delhi Excise Policy case, setting it for April 2, 2024, instead of the previously scheduled April 4. The bail plea is contested due to potential flight risk and tampering with evidence concerns, with the trial’s delay also factoring in.