The Chhattisgarh High Court held that litigants should not suffer due to their lawyers’ negligence in conducting cases. Citing precedent, it emphasized that parties cannot be expected to monitor proceedings constantly and should not be penalised for counsel’s default.
The Supreme Court, through Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, denied a 534-day delay in an appeal, stating litigants must oversee their cases instead of blaming their lawyers for delays. This ruling emphasized that responsibility cannot be solely placed on advocates, reinforcing the need for litigants to remain vigilant regarding their legal rights.
