#Court Delays

The Allahabad High Court mandates that district courts enforce a strict 30-day deadline for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC and require immediate referral to alternative dispute resolution under Section 89 after pleadings close. Failure to comply triggers judicial accountability, with PDJs required to monitor and report delays, ensuring trials proceed day-to-day if ADR fails. This binds all subordinate courts in Uttar Pradesh to eliminate procedural delays that undermine access to justice.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that execution applications returned thrice must be listed for a judicial hearing, halting auction proceedings until adjudication. This ensures procedural fairness and prevents premature enforcement, reinforcing access to justice under the Civil Procedure Code.