We do not want the Supreme Court to become a ‘date-by-date’ court, why did CJI Chandrachud get angry?
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has made an important comment on the ongoing trend of repeatedly postponing cases in the court, taking the next date and repeatedly demanding extension of the hearing date in the court. On Friday, he urged the lawyers not to ask for adjournment of the cases unless necessary. The CJI said that he does not want the Supreme Court to become a ‘date-by-date’ court. On Friday, the Chief Justice shared information about such cases whose location is being sought. He said that in the last two months, lawyers demanded adjustment in 3,688 cases.
CJI DY Chandrachud told the lawyers, ‘Unless it is very necessary, please do not demand adjournment of the cases going on in the court. I do not want this Supreme Court to become a ‘date-by-date’ court.’ He expressed his displeasure and disappointment over the postponement of the cases pending in the court. He said that I am completely monitoring the process of filing of cases in the Supreme Court till the time they come for hearing for the first time, to ensure that it takes minimum time.
When we looked at the figures of postponement, something came to light.
This comment of the CJI came to light while observing the data related to the adjournment. When the bench headed by CJI Chandrachud assembled for the hearing, the court took note of the adjournment slips circulated in the months of September and October. The CJI brought up the matter as soon as it was noticed, which defeats the purpose of expediting the case.” It also weakens the confidence of the citizens.
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CJI said that 178 adjournment slips were filed with him for November 3. If we look at the data, every day 154 slips are filed by the lawyers for adjournment. There were 3,688 adjustments from September to October. To speed up the hearing of pending cases, it is necessary to put a stop to the adjournment.
The CJI added that he should request the members of the Bar not to seek adjournment unless it is really necessary. He is monitoring the filings to ensure that the period of first hearing of the cases is minimum. The court said that some cases have been mentioned to seek adjournment.
