Supreme Court Rejected Proposal for Regional Benches in 2010: Centre Informs Lok Sabha

The Union Government informed the Lok Sabha that the Supreme Court had rejected the proposal to establish regional benches outside Delhi in 2010.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said a CJI-led Full Court, in its meeting on February 18, 2010, found no justification for such benches.

While Law Commission reports had suggested regional and constitutional benches, the Supreme Court declined the proposal.

The issue of a National Court of Appeal remains pending before the Supreme Court.