The Supreme Court mandates High Courts to deliver reserved judgments within three months, emphasizing prompt rulings in bail applications by the next day if reserved.
Bail applications should be heard on priority
May 29, 2026
11:49 am
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has issued a set of binding directions to high courts to ensure timely delivery of judgments in reserved matters.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has set a three-month time limit for delivering such judgments.
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