Syllabus: GS-II
Subject: Polity
Topic: Judiciary
Issue: Adjournment for bail cases.
Context: The Supreme Court has decided to no longer accept adjournment letters in bail and anticipatory bail cases where notice has been issued.
Synopsis:
- An adjournment letter is a notice that a court has delayed a hearing to deal with a case when the concerned party is pleading “not guilty”.
- “After Notice Matters”, the cases in which Court notice has been issued but the case is not admitted are listed.
- Aims to reduce delays and pendency in court proceedings.
- Adjournment requests will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, with strict limitations on their frequency.
| +1 advantage for Mains |
| · It marks a significant step towards improving judicial efficiency and reducing delays in the legal system.
· It will instil discipline in litigation proceedings, ultimately expediting the resolution of pending cases. |
