SCORA Requests SC Registry to Stop Issuing Automated Alerts to Respondents Before Court Issuing Notice

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has written to the Supreme Court Registry, urging it to halt the practice of sending automated SMS and email alerts to respondents immediately after filing fresh matters.

SCAORA argued that these alerts, sent without a judicial order or the filing of a caveat, violate Supreme Court Rules, 2013, which require notice only after judicial direction.

The association raised concerns about procedural fairness and confidentiality, especially in sensitive matters where premature notification could harm the respondents.

SCAORA also requested that advocates should not be mandated to provide respondents’ contact details at the time of filing. The Registry is yet to respond to the plea.