The Supreme Court stressed the need for a performance evaluation mechanism for High Court judges to ensure efficiency and accountability. The Bench also cautioned that repeated adjournments harm credibility and erode public trust in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court has directed Jharkhand High Court judges to take sanctioned leave of 10-12 weeks to write long-pending judgments. This move aims to clear backlogs and deliver timely justice to litigants waiting for verdicts.
