Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-29
M.P. High Court Bar Association vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.P. High Court Bar Association
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Bench
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Union government's notifications making e-filing of pleadings mandatory for Debt Recovery Tribunals under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993. The Court analyzed whether such mandatory e-filing infringes upon principles of natural justice and the rights of litigants. It upheld the notifications, emphasizing the importance of technological advancement in judicial proceedings while ensuring procedural fairness. The judgment clarifies the scope of administrative powers under Section 36 of the Act to amend procedural rules.