The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Yesterday (Jan 8) strongly urged the Supreme Court administration to replace its current Wi-Fi service provider, citing persistent connectivity issues in key areas like Libraries, Lounges, and Corridors. Despite repeated complaints, the problems remain unresolved, prompting the SCBA to call for immediate action to ensure smooth online work for its members. “It is very strange that the manner in which the Registry staff is espousing the present vendor raises the eyebrows,” the letter stated.
More than 100 lawyers from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) expressed concerns to the Supreme Court’s secretary general about procedural challenges in case filings and listings, emphasizing the lack of timelines, delays in defect notification, and verification processes. These issues hinder the legal process and impact timely justice delivery, adding to existing concerns over judicial backlog.
The Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association today have restricted law intern access to the Supreme Court premises due to overcrowding. They have requested limiting entry to specific days, enforcing a one intern per advocate rule, and designating a space for interns. This is in response to interns occupying facilities, leading to a lack of seating for members.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the organization of paper books for Special Leave Petition (SLP) cases. This aims to reduce errors, speed up case reviews, and improve overall judicial effectiveness. Once implemented, this SOP will standardize the documentation process, benefiting all stakeholders and enhancing the judiciary’s efficiency.