(a) the present status of the proposal; and
(b) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
(a) the present status of the proposal; and
(b) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) & (b): While conveying that the recommendation
of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for setting up of
Benches of the Supreme Court in Southern, Western and
North-Eastern parts of the country was pending for
consideration of the Full Court, the Chief Justice of India
had stated that he would revert to it as soon as a decision
was taken by the Full Court. Since the decision of the
Full Court is awaited, it is not possible to indicate the
time by which the final decision would be taken in this
matter.