High Court of Punjab and Haryana questioned over delay in releasing court order, Supreme Court orders investigation into allegedly backdated ruling
Supreme Court Orders Inquiry into Delayed Uploading of Anticipatory Bail Order by Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Supreme Court of India has ordered an inquiry into the delayed uploading of an anticipatory bail order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The case in question is Ajay Maini vs. State of Haryana & Ors.
According to reports, the order, dated July 31, was uploaded only weeks later. The Supreme Court bench hearing the case, composed of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi, observed that the circumstances suggested the order was not actually passed on July 31 as reflected on the High Court website.
The delay was attributed to the fact that the judge was undergoing a medical procedure. However, the bench noted that the explanation did not clarify when the order was typed and finalised. As a result, a discrete inquiry has been ordered, and the report from the National Informatics Centre regarding typing and uploading will be collected.
The Supreme Court did not disclose the name of the High Court judge involved in the delay. It is understood that the judge is Justice Jaibun Nagar, as reported by various media outlets. The steno book of the Secretary has been ordered to be seized to find out the date the order was typed and corrected.
The petitioner in the case was represented by Siddharth Agarwal, Ankit Sibbal, Rohitt Kumar Yadav, and Ashish Batra. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana was represented by Kabir Hathi and Rahul Gupta. Nipun Katyal, Suchakshu Jain, Madhakant Bhatia, Dhananjay Kumar, Surya Pratap Singh Rana, Manan Sharma, Rahul Sachdeva, and Shashank Shekhar represented the complainant.
Interim protection has been granted to the petitioner, directing that no coercive steps be taken against him in the case. The matter will be heard again after four weeks, and the report will be filed on affidavit. By the time the report was submitted, the order had already been uploaded.
This development comes as a significant step in ensuring the transparency and accountability of the judicial system in India. The Supreme Court's decision to order an inquiry into the delayed uploading of an anticipatory bail order is a clear indication of its commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness.
The Supreme Court's order has sparked a debate about the need for greater transparency in the judicial system, particularly in the digital age. As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in the administration of justice, it is crucial that the judiciary adapts to these changes and ensures that the public has access to timely and accurate information about court proceedings.
The Supreme Court's order serves as a reminder that the judiciary is accountable to the people it serves, and that it must strive to maintain the trust and confidence of the public. As the case progresses, it will be interesting to see how the inquiry unfolds and what steps will be taken to prevent similar delays in the future.
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