Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Indian Commercial and Arbitration Bar Association (ICABA)
- Respondents: Union of India & others
- The petition seeks compliance with the Supreme Court order dated 10.08.2026 directing all High Courts to submit reports on state‑wise growth of commercial litigation and the estimated requirement for additional Commercial Courts.
- Counsel Ms. Anannya Ghosh highlighted that compliance reports from several High Courts are still pending.
Final Outcome
- Gauhati High Court and High Court of Uttarakhand have already filed their compliance reports.
- High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is expected to file its report during the day of the hearing.
- Patna High Court and High Court of Himachal Pradesh have been granted a two‑week extension to submit their reports.
- High Courts of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, Telangana, and Tripura have neither filed reports nor presented counsel; they are considered unrepresented.
- The Registry is directed to issue notices to the Registrars General of the aforementioned High Courts, seek explanations for non‑compliance, and ensure that their compliance reports are filed within two weeks.
- All other High Courts, not specifically mentioned, have already filed their compliance reports.
- Upon receipt of all compliance reports, petitioners may prepare a tabulated chart depicting state‑wise trends in commercial litigation growth and the consequent estimated need for additional Commercial Courts.
- The matter is posted for further consideration on 30.11.2026.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Commercial Litigation