Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed a growing trend where litigants bypass delays by asking the Supreme Court to expedite matters pending in High Courts. While maintaining respect for the roster authority and autonomy of High Courts, he encouraged them to deploy technology to pinpoint genuinely urgent cases. He underscored that India's 25 High Courts are better positioned to resolve citizens' daily disputes and grant crucial interim relief through Article 226 than the central court in New Delhi.
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Constitutional courts must make case listings more predictable and transparent to prevent…: Constitutional courts must make case listings more predictable and transparent to prevent irreversible prejudice caused by procedural delays.
High Courts should utilize modern technology and refined listing procedures to swiftly de…: High Courts should utilize modern technology and refined listing procedures to swiftly detect urgent cases requiring interim protection.
The Supreme Court respects the institutional autonomy and roster management of the nation…: The Supreme Court respects the institutional autonomy and roster management of the nation's 25 High Courts.
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CJI Surya Kant calls for more transparent and predictable case listings, stressing that timely court intervention can make the difference between justice and injustice.
NEW DELHI: Flagging the importance of timely intervention by courts in crucial matters, CJI Surya Kant said the difference between justice and injustice was not in the final judgement but in whether the court intervened when "intervention was most needed".He underlined the need for the judiciary, particularly constitutional courts, to introspect to further improve their working and to make listing of cases "more transparent and predictable".Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebration of Kerala HC, CJI Kant said constitutional justice in India did not begin and end in New Delhi and its strength lay in the robust network of 25 HCs spread across the country, each entrusted with the duty of protecting rights and upholding the rule of law.He said HCs were better placed to deal with citizens' problems as they were closely connected with the everyday realities of people."It is in this context that I wish to emphasise the extraordinary constitutional significance of Article 226. Its…
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