In an vital step towards guaranteeing expedient advance in legitimate procedures, the Kerala High Court as of late issued comprehensive rules to anticipate superfluous suspension of court hearings on wrong charges by attorneys.
The Court acted upon watching the developing propensity of legal counselors to look for adjournments on untrue grounds, in this manner ruining court procedures and postponing organization of equity.
The rules were issued in reaction to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which highlighted how visit adjournments weaken the effectiveness of the lawful framework.
The offended parties charged that numerous attorneys looked for adjournments on deceiving grounds such as individual crises and trumped-up clashes with other hearings, postponing lawful procedures by months and in a few cases indeed a long time.
The High Court, led by Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque, emphasized the need to prevent misuse of the adjournment process. The Court's guidelines include the following key measures: Mandatory Verification: Trial judges must verify claims made by lawyers seeking adjournments, particularly when they cite personal or professional conflicts. Extra adjournments will only be accepted in very special situations.
Penalties for False Claims: Among other disciplinary procedures, attorneys found to be creating justifications for adjournments may face penalties or have their activities denounced to the Bar Council.
Trial courts have been told to prioritize the timely conclusion of cases and not to postpone them unless they are absolutely necessary. The Court emphasized that the goal of justice is to provide justice in a timely manner, and that using delaying tactics will not only burden the courts but also infringe upon the parties' right to a swift and fair trial.
This historic judgment aims to reduce delays, increase judicial administration efficiency, and streamline court operations throughout the State of Kerala.
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