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 of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and Vipul M Pancholi heard a plea regarding a Jharkhand High Court judgment orally pronounced 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, emphasizing that delayed judgment delivery is a challenge for the judiciary that must be treated.
• The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to submit detailed reports on timelines for reserved judgments, including dates of reservation, pronouncement, and uploading.

Why It Matters: The Supreme Court emphasizes that delayed judgment delivery is a critical issue that must be eradicated for effective justice.