What is Adjournment?

An adjournment is the postponement of a court hearing or legal proceeding to a later date.

Courts may grant adjournments due to the absence of a party or lawyer, the need for additional time to prepare arguments or evidence, non-availability of witnesses, or procedural reasons.

Adjournments are meant to ensure a fair hearing, but unnecessary or repeated adjournments delay justice.

Hence, courts regulate them strictly and may impose costs to prevent misuse.