Delhi High Court Calls for Change in Adjournment Culture While Waiving Costs

The Delhi High Court heard a plea by to waive a ₹20,000 cost imposed for his counsel’s absence due to professional engagement in another case.

The Court said the reason cited was not a personal difficulty, as argued, but a scheduling conflict from another court matter.

While allowing the waiver, the Court observed that adjournments are being requested without considering the opposing side or court time, and that this assumption of automatic approval needs reflection.

The Court hopes this long-standing practice changes in the future.

[Dheeraj Arora v. Pariney Khanna]