In a move to improve judicial efficiency, the Bombay High Court has introduced a new system for handling freshly filed cases. Starting today, November 18, 2024, newly filed matters will be listed on a separate additional supplementary cause list. This change is outlined in Notice issued on November 13, 2024.

Initially, this system will be implemented on a trial basis for the Division Bench headed by the Hon’ble Chief Justice. Under this arrangement, freshly filed cases will be automatically scheduled for hearing on the fourth day after final numbering. These cases will appear on an additional supplementary cause list, which will be addressed before the regular cause list.

The notice states that therefore fresh matters, not be mentioned before the bench. Mentioning will be permitted only if exceptional urgency is made out justifying a listing earlier than the auto-listing schedule.

The court plans to extend this protocol to all benches in due course.

Notice issued by the Bombay HC dated November 13, 2024.