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Supreme Court of India junks PIL on judicial reforms, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a one-year timeframe for all court decisions, calling it a 'publicity interest litigation' and advising the petitioner to submit suggestions administratively.
Why It Matters
The ruling underscores the Supreme Court's stance against using PILs for publicity or unrealistic directives on judicial timelines, while keeping open channels for administrative reform suggestions amid ongoing discussions on judicial efficiency.
Timeline
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Supreme Court dismisses PIL
Monday (exact date unavailable; reported in Economic Times article)
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Datta, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the PIL, terming it 'publicity interest litigation'. The court questioned the feasibility of a one-year directive, refused Hindi arguments for the plea, and suggested submitting reform ideas via letter to the CJI on the administrative side.
PIL filed by Kamlesh Tripathi
Prior to Monday (exact date unavailable)
Kamlesh Tripathi filed a PIL seeking a mandate for every court in India to decide cases within one year.