Courts should direct timely hearings to prevent delays from adversely affecting the rights of petitioners and operational efficiency of organizations.

Headnote:(A) High Court of Delhi - Direction to expedite the hearing of Original Application - Petitioner contended that the Original Application filed in 2016 has not been concluded due to heavy board position, which adversely affects the petitioner and the organization - An early hearing application was listed but deleted prior to Tribunal's review. (Paras 1-3)

(B) Judicial Discretion - Courts have the authority to direct the timely hearing of cases in light of delays impacting the rights of the parties involved. (Para 3)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner argued that they have been adversely impacted due to a reserved seat and delays in hearing since 2016, affecting both personal promotion and organizational efficiency.

Findings of Court:
The Tribunal is directed to consider the early hearing application and conduct proceedings expeditiously, depending on board position.

Issues: The main question was the need to expedite the hearing of the original application due to ongoing delays.

Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized the necessity for timely hearings, citing the detrimental effects of delays on both individuals and organizations.

Result: Petition disposed of with directions for expeditious hearings.

JUDGMENT

Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. (Oral)--Petitioner contends that the Original Application filed by the Petitioner in the year 2016 has not been taken up for final disposal on account of heavy board position. Learned Counsel for the Petitioner submits that subject examination was held in December, 2014 and in these proceedings one seat has been kept reserved for the Petitioner. She submits that same is neither beneficial to the Petitioner as Petitioner is not getting the benefit of actual promotion and is also detrimental to the interest of the Organization because one seat is kept vacant. She submits that an early hearing application has been filed, before the Tribunal, which is listed on 30.09.2022. Learned counsel submits that early hearing application was shown in the advance list, however, the same was deleted before it could be taken up by the Tribunal.

2. Learned counsel for the Respondents submits that counter affidavits are already on record of the Tribunal.

3. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, we direct the Tribunal to consider the early hearing application filed by the Petitioner on 30.09.2022 and subject to the board position, proceedings be conducted expeditiously.

4. Petition is disposed of in above terms.

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