CJI S.A. Bobde's Legacy: Two Orders That Could Reduce Pendency in HCs By fixing timelines for each stage in the process of appointing HC judges, and by activating a dormant provision of the Constitution (Article 224A), the SC has sought to fix responsibility for undue delays on the respective stakeholders. CJI Bobde and the Supreme Court. Photos: PTI Law5 hours ago New Delhi: The outgoing Chief Justice of India, S.A. Bobde, who is retiring on April 23, delivered two orders on Tuesday, as part of the bench presided by him, which can help to reduce pendency of cases in the high courts.