SC: Delayed Judgment Delivery an 'Ailment' to be Eradicated

• The Supreme Court identified delayed judgment delivery by High Courts as an "identifiable ailment" requiring eradication for timely justice.
• A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed a plea regarding a Jharkhand High Court judgment orally pronounced on December 4, 2025, but not yet uploaded.
• Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi criticized the delay, stating it amounts to "playing with the majesty of law."
• CJI Surya Kant highlighted two types of judges: hardworking ones who reserve many matters but then delay delivery, and those who repeatedly post arguments for further directions.
• The CJI plans to discuss this issue with High Court Chief Justices to find solutions and ensure judgments are delivered promptly.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court emphasizes eradicating delayed judgment delivery to uphold justice and judicial integrity.