The memorandum will highlight the need to standardise case nomenclature, registration procedures and judicial terminology across all High Courts in the country.
The matter was heard on Tuesday by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana. During the hearing, the court declined to entertain the petition on the judicial side but acknowledged that the issue raised by the petitioner was relevant and connected with the broader interests of the justice delivery system.
The petitioner has argued that different High Courts currently follow varying practices for case registration and classification. The use of different terminology and procedures creates inconsistencies in identifying cases and understanding judicial processes.
Standardising judicial terminology and registration procedures could make the judicial system more organised and efficient. It is also expected to benefit lawyers, litigants and other stakeholders by making court procedures easier to understand and follow.
The Supreme Court has permitted the petitioner to place the issue before the E-Committee through a detailed memorandum. The committee can examine the suggestions and consider possible measures to promote consistency in judicial processes across High Courts.
However, regarding court fees, the bench also emphasised the importance of respecting the legislative powers of individual states.
The development highlights the importance of uniform judicial procedures while maintaining the constitutional boundaries of legislative authority.
