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.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (23rd Jan) expressed its dissatisfaction when a lawyer requested an adjournment in a criminal case. The Bench, comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra, highlighted the prolonged incarceration of the lawyer’s client, emphasizing the need for prompt justice.
