END OF THE WAIT: SC Cracks Down on Long Delays in Reserved Judgements
END OF THE WAIT: SC Cracks Down on Long Delays in Reserved Judgements The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has initiated a significant measure to enhance transparency and accountability across the judicial system by demanding detailed reports from all High Courts regarding their timelines for delivering reserved judgements. This move directly responds to the persistent issue of inordinate delays in pronouncing verdicts, which undermines the fundamental right to timely justice. To systematically track and address the problem, the Court has proposed the development of a uniform online dashboard displaying key metrics such as: The date of reserving a case The date of pronouncement The time taken to upload the judgement in the public domain This sweeping directive aims to establish a consistent, performance-based standard for judicial efficiency nationwide. The Supreme Court’s current action is rooted in its landmark judgement — Anil Rai vs State of Bihar (2001) ...