Supreme Court Implements New Rules on Mentioning, Urgent Listing, and Adjournments from December 1

The Supreme Court introduced new rules effective December 1, ending oral mentions before the Chief Justice of India (CJI), stating that urgent matters will now be listed automatically within two working days.

The Court said the new system aims to cut unnecessary mentions and speed up listings. Junior advocates may make oral mentions, while senior counsel cannot. The rules require parties to submit a detailed proforma and an urgency letter for advance listing.

The Court limited exceptions to anticipatory bail, death penalty, habeas corpus and urgent eviction or demolition matters. It also allowed adjournment requests only through written letters submitted within prescribed timelines.