The Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that petitions filed by couples seeking protection after inter-caste or love marriages are consuming about four hours of court time every day. To address this issue, the court has directed the states of Haryana, Punjab, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh to take specific steps to streamline such cases. The High Court has issued clear instructions to local police stations and district-level officials to handle these cases more efficiently. The aim is to prevent courts from being burdened with matters that could be resolved at the administrative level.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna Today (Nov 27) proposed a more streamlined approach for handling case withdrawals in court. He recommended that lawyers should send written letters in advance to formally request the withdrawal of cases, rather than relying solely on oral submissions when the matter is brought up for hearing. This suggestion aims to enhance procedural efficiency and reduce the time spent on such matters during court proceedings. The Chief Justice emphasized that prior communication in writing could help avoid delays and improve case management.