MP High Court Bar Association Writes To Chief Justice Raising Grievances Regarding Listing And Roster

The Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association on Wednesday (November 26) wrote a letter to the Chief Justice, highlighting several concerns relating to the listing of cases and roster management.The letter stated that the earlier system of slip drop boxes enabled the advocates to request tentative listing dates efficiently using their court slips. With the boxes removed, the attorneys now face inconvenience. The Association noted that there is no clear policy regarding the cases that were not reached. Such cases, once adjourned, are reportedly not being listed again. The matters that had been fixed for specific dates through court slips are not being listed again. The letter further observed that five divisional benches are currently functioning at the High Court. It suggested that assigning bail matters to judges in the post-lunch session could expedite disposal and reduce pending cases before the upcoming winter vacation in December. Another issue highlighted was the non-listing of fresh petitions under Section 482 of the CrPC or Section 528 of the BNSS. The association requested the creation of a separate bench for these matters, stating that it would not be feasible to list them alongside bail matters. The letter also flagged concerns that 'relief-oriented judges' were being denied roster for important matters and that their assignments were frequently being altered. Such actions, it claimed, unnecessarily cast concerns over the honesty and integrity of these 'relief-oriented judges'. Additionally, the letter raised concerns regarding contempt proceedings, noting that the High Court had directed the advocates to file copies of all cases referenced in the writ petition orders, which was causing difficulties to the advocates. The letter also expressed apprehension that the reputation of the High Court was being tarnished by spreading differences or allegations and counter-allegations among the Honourable Judges and among the advocates through one medium or the other. The letter stated that hundreds of advocates have submitted signed applications requesting that the body call a general meeting and take action regarding the raised administrative challenge. The letter also stated that a general meeting has been scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025, to discuss these issues and potential solutions. The letter concludes with an appeal to the Chief Justice to consider the aforementioned issues, seeking their resolution.Click here to read letter

MP High Court Bar Association Writes To Chief Justice Raising Grievances Regarding Listing And Roster

Jayanti Pahwa

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