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Passes Resolutions Seeking End to Sequencing, 48-Hour Scrutiny, Doubles Fee
The (SCAORA) has resolved to push for a more predictable and accountable system at the . At its General Body Meeting held on , at the in New Delhi, the association passed a series of resolutions by show of hands, including a demand that matters be taken up strictly by serial numbers and that the notify defects within 48 hours.
A Break from
Under Resolution 1, SCAORA unanimously resolved that
"matters in the Supreme Court
be taken up strictly according to their serial numbers, from the beginning to the end of the
, and that the existing system of
be discontinued, save in exceptional cases or where otherwise specifically directed by the Court."
The association said a predictable serial-number system would allow Advocates-on-Record to plan appearances effectively.
Reforms: The 48-Hour Push
The second resolution, also unanimous, targets the filing and scrutiny process. It seeks notification of defects
"within 48 hours of filing"
and says the time taken by the to cure defects should be excluded, so no
application should be needed for -caused delay.
The resolution also demands comprehensive
at first scrutiny, no fresh defects after initial defects are cured, and
confined to the rectified material. It calls for a
"clear, time-bound and transparent scrutiny mechanism"
and says
should not be added abruptly.
Trust and Chambers: Two Big Demands
SCAORA also passed a majority resolution asking the of the
to amend the
so that all 12 elected members become
with
. The General Body described this as the
"collective will of the members of the Bar."
On infrastructure, it unanimously resolved that the 1.92 acres near ITO allotted for Advocates' Chambers be used
"exclusively for the construction of proper, functional and affordable Chambers for Advocates and not for workstations."
Any development plan must be discussed with the SCAORA first.
Fees, Mentions and the Unfinished Agenda
The annual SCAORA membership subscription will rise from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, with the effective date to be fixed by the . The hike was passed unanimously and is meant to support the association's growing welfare and professional work. The General Body also unanimously resolved that be permitted in open court upon production of the , and that Advocates-on-Record be involved in the process. A separate resolution on the conduct of the examination was not passed.
In Their Own Words
Key resolution texts passed by the General Body included:
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"The existing system of be discontinued, save in exceptional cases or where otherwise specifically directed by the Court."
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"No fresh defects be raised at any subsequent scrutiny after the defects initially notified have been cured."
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"All twelve elected Members of SCAORA be inducted as of the Trust, with ."
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"The 1.92 acres of land allotted near ITO for Advocates' Chambers be utilised exclusively for the construction of proper, functional and affordable Chambers for Advocates and not for workstations."
Where the Resolutions Go From Here
The General Body's decisions are not judicial orders, but they form the collective stand of the Supreme Court bar. The will determine the fee increase timeline, and the Trust Board has been asked to consider the deed amendment. If implemented, the resolutions would reduce uncertainty for Advocates-on-Record, impose accountability on the , and reshape the working environment of the Supreme Court bar.
