Judicial Delays Spur Supreme Court Call for Performance Audits

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over high court judges taking frequent breaks, prompting a call for performance audits. This discussion arose amid delays in the pronouncement of verdicts in high-profile cases, highlighting issues within the criminal justice system that affect personal liberty.

The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over the frequent breaks taken by high court judges, leading to significant delays in case resolutions, calling it 'unnecessary'.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the need for performance audits of these judges to ensure that their output justifies expenditure.

This scrutiny comes in light of complaints regarding the delayed pronouncement of verdicts, which in some cases have implications on the personal liberty of individuals waiting on judicial outcomes.