Madhya Pradesh's Delayed Appeals Under Supreme Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court reprimands the Madhya Pradesh government for a nearly 400-day delay in filing appeals. Justices highlight the need for better decision-making to avoid unnecessary litigations. They propose appointing fresh law graduates to improve the process and create employment, emphasizing public money wastage.

The Supreme Court has chastised the Madhya Pradesh government for a staggering 400-day delay in filing appeals against high court decisions. It emphasized the importance of streamlining processes to prevent unnecessary litigation that squanders public funds.

Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan suggested hiring recent law graduates to decide on pertinent cases for appeals in the apex court, pointing out the dual benefit of enhancing decision-making and generating job opportunities.

The court had summoned state law secretary N P Singh after the state delayed a civil dispute appeal by 177 days. Unfamiliarity with filing procedures and local decision-making processes contributed to the ill-timed submissions. The bench seeks further explanation from involved officials, with proceedings to continue on March 21.