P. N. ESWARA IYER vs THE REGISTRAR, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions challenging the amended rules for review petitions under Article 137 of the Constitution, emphasizing that unchecked reviews undermine judicial finality. The Court clarified that the new rules allow for preliminary judicial screening of review petitions, shifting the responsibility of certifying review-worthiness from counsel to the court. The Court held that oral arguments may be excluded when not essential, provided that judges collectively deliberate on the merits of the case, ensuring impartiality and fairness in the review process.