Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Uniform Guidelines On Adjournments, Time-Bound Case Disposal
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking uniform national guidelines for adjournments and time-bound disposal of cases across courts in India
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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition seeking directions for framing uniform guidelines on time-bound disposal of cases and regulation of adjournments across courts in India.
The Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana dismissed the plea filed by a lawyer appearing in person, who had also sought a structured national case flow management policy applicable to all courts.
During the hearing, the Court questioned the petitioner on his appearance.
Justice Vikram Nath asked, “Why are you wearing a band?”
The petitioner, Rajat responded, “I am an advocate.”
The Court said, “You can only wear a band when you appear as a lawyer, not as a petitioner.”
When the petitioner said he was unaware, Justice Nath remarked, “But you know so many things about how the system should function, how adjournments should be granted, and how policy should be framed. Look at the reliefs you’ve asked for.”
The petitioner submitted that he was only seeking guidelines.
The Court advised him to approach professional bodies instead. “Go to the Bar Council of India, State Bar Council, or the High Court and District Bar Associations,” Justice Nath observed.
The petitioner insisted that the Supreme Court was the appropriate authority.
The Court declined the submission, stating it did not wish to create friction with the Bar.
“We don’t want to take any animosity with lawyers. We are friends with lawyers,” the Bench said.
The petition was thereafter dismissed.
Case Title: Rajat v. Union of India
Bench: Justices Vikram Nath and V. Mohana
Hearing Date: June 4, 2026