Rules changed for urgent hearing in Supreme Court, new Chief Justice made this change as soon as he/she arrived

New Delhi: The country’s new Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna on Tuesday ordered to change the old system of urgent hearing cases. Now oral mention will not be allowed for urgent hearing of cases. The Chief Justice said that now there will be no oral mention. This will have to be mentioned in the email or written letter explaining the reason for the urgent hearing. he/she asked the lawyers to send emails or written letters for this.

How was the appeal done till now?
Usually lawyers used to mention their cases for urgent hearing before the bench led by the Chief Justice at the beginning of the day’s proceedings. The Chief Justice has outlined a citizen-centric agenda for judicial reforms and said it is the constitutional duty of the judiciary to ensure easy access to justice and treat citizens equally regardless of their status.What did the Chief Justice say after taking oath?
President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. In his/her first statement on Monday, the Chief Justice said the judiciary is an integral, yet separate and independent part of the governance system. The Constitution entrusts us with the responsibility of fulfilling the important function of being the constitutional guardian, protector of fundamental rights and service provider of justice. The justice delivery framework in terms of equal treatment requires everyone to be provided a fair opportunity to succeed, regardless of their status, wealth or power, and to make just and fair decisions. These mark our core principles.

Which challenges were mentioned?
The Chief Justice noted the challenges facing the judiciary including the need to reduce the number of pending cases, making litigation cost-effective and simplifying complex legal processes. he/she said the justice system must meet the needs of all citizens. Justice Khanna resolved to give priority to reducing the duration of trials, adopting a systematic approach and ensuring that legal processes are not burdensome for citizens. (with agency input)