The Supreme Court pulled up the Madhya Pradesh High Court for casually condoning a 1,612-day delay by the state in filing a civil petition. The top court set aside the order and sent the matter back for fresh consideration under settled law.
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.
Today, On 20th August, The Gujarat High Court criticized the State for submitting poorly drafted affidavits, urging them to “put their house in order.” Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal expressed concern that the affidavits lacked proper para-wise replies to the writ petitions. The Court reprimanded the State’s lawyers and emphasized the need for better affidavit drafting to avoid jeopardizing the State’s case.
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.
Yesterday, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court directed a committee to re-evaluate a sexual harassment complaint against the Vice-Chancellor of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. The complaint, initially rejected on grounds of limitation, is to be reconsidered without prematurely assessing its accuracy. The court emphasized the need to consider the entire complaint and determine its merits.
The Delhi High Court recently dismissed a plea by the State seeking to condone a delay of nearly 28 years in filing an appeal against the acquittal of several individuals implicated in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The case, known as State v Hari Lal & Ors, pertains to incidents of rioting, […]
