tareekh pe: Urgent need to take pro-active steps to clear huge backlog of cases, curtail delaying methods: SC
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directions to address the backlog of cases and ensure speedy justice. The court emphasized the need for proactive steps to clear the backlog and reduce delays in proceedings. It directed all courts at district and taluka levels to take measures such as executing summons, filing written statements, completing pleadings, recording admissions and denials, and fixing trial dates promptly. The court also called for the setting up of committees to monitor old cases pending for over five years. It stressed the importance of a robust justice delivery s...
Source: indiatimes.com