CJI-designate U U Lalit promises transparency in SC case listing, Constitution bench around the year

Justice Lalit announced his vision at the farewell function of Chief Justice N V Ramana organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association

Chief Justice of India-designate justice U U Lalit on Friday announced his intention to make the listing of cases in the Supreme Court transparent, put in place a clear regime for mentioning urgent matters before respective benches, and ensure one Constitution bench functioning throughout the year.

While speaking at the farewell function of Chief Justice N V Ramana organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Justice Lalit said he intended to introduce three reforms during his tenure as the next CJI.

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On the listing of matters before the Constitution benches and matters which are especially referred to three-judge benches, he said, “I have always believed that the role of the Supreme Court is to lay down law with clarity. The best way to do it is having a larger bench so that issues get clarified immediately.”

Justice Lalit further said he wanted people to be well aware of the contours of peculiar legal positions.