Supreme Court to Frame Guidelines for High Courts to Prevent Judgment Delays

The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on framing mandatory guidelines for High Courts to ensure the timely delivery of verdicts.

During the hearing, the Court considered suggestions from an amicus curiae proposing a three-month deadline for pronouncing reserved judgments.

The draft guidelines suggest that High Courts should display details of cases pending judgment for over three months on their websites for public transparency. The Court emphasized that these measures aim to enhance institutional accountability and protect the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.

High Courts must now respond to these proposals before a final order is released. 

[Pila Pahan @Peela Pahan & Ors. v State of Jharkhand & Anr.]