Supreme Court warns against out-of-turn hearings, cites equal justice for all
The Supreme Court cautioned that granting early hearings to well-connected petitioners would breach the right to speedy justice for millions awaiting their turn.
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized that a bus conductor’s entitlement to justice matches that of senior officials. The bench warned that allowing a litigant with resources to jump the queue would undermine the speedy-justice guarantee for countless others. It added that out-of-turn hearings should only be considered in truly exceptional circumstances.
Why it matters
It underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring fair, timely access to justice for all citizens.
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