Rouse Avenue Courts has adjourned to February 7 a revision plea by Advocate Vikas Tripathi challenging the magistrate’s refusal to order an FIR against Sonia Gandhi. The case concerns allegations her name entered electoral rolls before she gained citizenship.
The Bombay High Court Ordered the Bar Council to investigate a lawyer who sought an adjournment on the day an order was to be delivered. The Court observed, “Conduct of the learned Advocate totally unacceptable,” indicating potential professional misconduct and emphasizing the importance of ethical responsibility in legal proceedings.
Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court strongly criticized a lawyer for seeking an adjournment due to a senior advocate’s absence. The bench made it clear that merely naming a senior counsel would not be a valid reason for delaying proceedings. Emphasizing the need to curb this practice, the court asserted that such tendencies among lawyers must stop. The remark highlights the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring the smooth and timely functioning of cases.
Today, On 11th November, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna expressed a willingness to reconsider the Supreme Court’s ban on adjournment requests through letter circulation and the potential reintroduction of physical cause lists. This reflects ongoing discussions on balancing court efficiency with timely justice amid concerns over delays caused by letter-driven adjournments.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denied bribery allegations related to the 2023 election manifesto in a court hearing. The petitioner claimed the Congress party’s promises were bribery, but Siddaramaiah’s representative argued lack of evidence and errors in the petition. The court adjourned the hearing until April 18, indicating the case’s significance.
