Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday dismissed a 'publicity-seeking' petition that sought the formation of a committee to oversee judicial reforms, including requiring every case to be settled within a 12-month period.
On Monday, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed a petition that was submitted for the formation of a committee to oversee judicial reforms, and termed the respective petition 'publicity-seeking,' NDTV reported.
What did the CJI say?
The petition also asked for the settlement of cases within a year. On this, Chief Justice Surya Kant said, "We will not let anyone come here for 'judicial reforms'." He added, "If it is a matter of judicial reforms, I won't allow anyone to come to the court premises. First, put it in writing... whatever it is. Then I will see if it is possible or not. We are all here, we will do it."
"You want change in the country? Don't need to file such a petition... just write a letter and send it to me," the Chief Justice told the petitioner, and asked the petitioner to write a letter to him. "Don't file petitions just to speak in front of the cameramen standing outside," the CJI said.
'How many courts do you need?'
The petitioner pleaded for the establishment of more courts for the swift handling of cases. On this, CJI Surya Kant said in Hindi, "You're saying every court should deliver a judgment within a year? How many such courts do you need? NDTV reported.
"Set up extra courts, set up extra courts. Where do we get these courts from?" he added.
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The court said the petition mixed up two separate issues. It noted that the petitioner had filed the plea in person and had sought wide judicial reforms along with probes into certain kinds of cases.
In its order, the court said these matters were wrongly combined. It added that if the petitioner wished, they could write to the Chief Justice separately on administrative issues, with any suggestions related to judicial reform.
