Supreme Court to probe Registry for misplacing case records
The Supreme Court expressed strong concern over an allegation that its Registry had misplaced a case file related to a plea challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana deemed such "inefficiency" as warranting an inquiry. Advocate Shubhi Shivani Ahmed informed the court that her client's anticipatory bail plea appeal, filed on June 8, had not been registered and that her attempts to seek clarification from the Registrar had gone unanswered. The CJI stated that misplacing urgent files is a serious matter and vowed to investigate the reasons and identify those responsible, also asking the advocate-on-record to lodge a formal complaint. This is not the first time CJI Kant has criticized the Registry's functioning.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court is investigating allegations of its Registry misplacing a crucial case file concerning an anticipatory bail plea.
- CJI Surya Kant expressed serious concern over the inefficiency and ordered a thorough inquiry into the matter.
- The incident highlights recurring issues with the functioning of the Supreme Court Registry.
- The Court emphasized the importance of accountability and proper handling of urgent legal documents.
Exam Facts
- Bench comprised CJI Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana.
- Case related to a Punjab and Haryana High Court order.
- Advocate: Shubhi Shivani Ahmed.
- Advocate-on-record (AOR) was asked to lodge a formal complaint.
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