REEPAK KANSAL vs SECRETARY GENERAL SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition filed by an advocate alleging preferential treatment given to influential lawyers and law firms by the Registry of the Court. The petitioner sought a mandamus to ensure equal treatment for all litigants and to prevent unnecessary defects from being pointed out. The Court emphasized the importance of fairness and equal access to justice, ultimately directing the Registry to adhere to principles of impartiality in case handling.