(a) whether the jugdements regarding various cases in different High Courts are not delivered for a long period after keeping them reserved;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the people are deprived of justice due to this delay; and
(d) if so, whether the Government propose to prepare rules/act to ensure that judgements are made within a stipulated time after the arguments are over?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) to (d): Some cases of delayed judgements have doubtless
come to notice. As delivery of judgement is a part of the
judicial function of judges, Government does not directly
intervene in this matter.
As per the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code,
every endeavour shall be made by the Court to pronounce the
judgement at once or within fifteen days from the date on
which the hearing of the case was concluded. If the judgement
is not pronounced within 30 days the court shall record
reasons for the delay and fix a future day on which the
judgement shall be pronounced.
The `Arrears Committee` also recommended that the
reserved judgement by High Courts should ordinarily be
pronounced within a period of six weeks from the date of
completion of the arguments. The recommendations have since,
been forwarded to all High Courts for necessary action.