Case Disposal News Today

CJ Gangapurwala often asks PIL petitioners to establish their bona fides before the Court by depositing an amount with the Registry that will get forfeited if their plea is found to be frivolous.

The Supreme Court said today it has disposed of more cases than the number of litigations registered this year, indicating it has been able to clear its backlog that remains a long-standing problem of the judiciary.

The CCI has proposed introduction of fees for filing miscellaneous applications in a bid to expedite case disposal by discouraging unnecessary requests and fostering a more disciplined approach to proceedings. The fair trade regulator has invited stakeholder comments on the proposed regulation.

Jaspal Singh, Goa DGP, said the SPs have been directed "to move beyond social media" and bring about changes on ground through public outreach.

While a small increase in the judges appointed to the Supreme Court or a cap on adjournments may have positive benefits, such benefits may be temporary until the Court’s workload is managed properly, says the study