Article 227 of CoI : Article 227: Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A district court in Maharashtra is experiencing significant delays in processing cases due to outdated procedural practices.

Application of Article 227: The High Court of Bombay, exercising its power of superintendence under Article 227, issues a directive to the district court to adopt new procedural rules aimed at expediting case processing. The High Court also prescribes new forms for filing cases and maintaining records to ensure uniformity and efficiency. This intervention helps in reducing the backlog of cases and improves the overall functioning of the district court.

Example 2:

Scenario: A litigant in a family court in Tamil Nadu feels that the court's procedures are not transparent and suspects irregularities in the maintenance of court records.

Application of Article 227: The litigant files a petition in the Madras High Court, invoking its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227. The High Court, upon reviewing the petition, calls for returns from the family court to examine its practices and procedures. The High Court finds discrepancies and issues new rules for maintaining transparency in record-keeping and proceedings. Additionally, the High Court prescribes a new format for the bo...

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