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Published on: 16 August 2023 at 16:04 IST
The Supreme Court has addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to impose page limits on petitions presented before the Court. While acknowledging the noble intent behind the petitioner’s concern, the Supreme Court has decided against issuing a blanket ‘one size fits all’ directive.
The apex court chose to dismiss the plea, providing the petitioner the option to approach the Secretary General of the Supreme Court with concrete and specific suggestions that could contribute to the swift resolution of cases.
The bench, consisting of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Justice J B Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, issued the following order to conclude the PIL:
“While the petitioner’s concern regarding the necessity of page limits on petitions presented before the Court is praiseworthy, it’s important to recognize that crafting a ‘one size fits all’ direction could pose challenges. If the petitioner possesses any concrete proposals on the administrative aspect that could enhance the efficiency of case disposal, he is encouraged to submit these suggestions to the Secretary General. It’s noteworthy, however, that this action should not lead to the emergence of any fresh cause of action.”
The case at hand is titled: Amrish Rajnikant Kilachand V. Secretary General SCI, (2023), The court’s stance not only acknowledges the petitioner’s intent to expedite case proceedings but also underscores the importance of tailoring approaches to the unique complexities of each legal matter.
