In a fresh controversy, the Supreme Court grapples with a case involving Adani Power, raising questions about the delayed listing of matters. Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, representing the petitioner in the Jaipur Vidyut vs. Adani Power case, expressed frustration over the Registry’s failure to list the matter promptly. The situation took a serious turn when Dave revealed that an Assistant Registrar claimed to have explicit orders not to list the case. Allegations of government involvement were raised, with Dave asserting that such interference could constitute contempt of court.
The bench, led by Justice Aniruddha Bose, took cognizance of the matter and announced its intent to investigate. The court questioned the Registry staff about the reasons behind the delay and expressed concern over the deviation from the expected listing schedule. Justice Bose assured that the court would look into the issue and scheduled a hearing for Wednesday to address the petitioner’s concerns.
Senior Advocate Dave emphasized the need for a judicial order to address the procedural challenge faced by lawyers, highlighting the uncommon nature of such delays in high courts. The tension between the judicial and administrative arms of the court became apparent as Dave urged immediate action. The court reassured that it would investigate the matter and invited Dave to return for further clarification later in the day.
This incident follows a recent bench-led by Justice Abhay Oka calling out the Registry for violating a judicial order on listing matters, expressing concern over the bypassing of judicial orders. The Supreme Court has faced similar issues in the past, prompting inquiries and warnings of strict action against Registry officials responsible for delays.
The Adani Power case listing row adds to the ongoing discussions about transparency and efficiency within the Supreme Court’s internal workings. The court’s commitment to addressing these challenges and ensuring fair and timely proceedings remains a crucial aspect of upholding justice.
