File application for inspection and inspect the court file. It takes time in updation of orders in court websites. As such there is no delay. There is no reason to be panic.
Hello, I recently had a court date for my RSA case in the Indian High Court, and during the hearing, the Judge mentioned that she would like to prioritize this case and set a short date for the next hearing to dispose of it. However, it has been 24 hours, and the next hearing date or any court orders haven't been updated yet. In the past, updates were usually posted by the same evening of the hearing. I would like to seek your advice on two things: - Why might there be a delay, and is this normal? - How many days should I wait before having my lawyer inquire about this directly from the registrar or the judge’s reader?
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File application for inspection and inspect the court file. It takes time in updation of orders in court websites. As such there is no delay. There is no reason to be panic.
@Siddharth - Thank you, Sir, for your response! The judge directed that the RSA case be treated as urgent and will be scheduled for a short date for disposal, but there has been no update on the website, and my lawyer has not received any update yet. Regarding the suggestion to "File an application for inspection and inspect the court file," are you suggesting that the judge should have already set the date and submitted the order and that the delay is only due to the website? Should we proceed with inspecting the file and how to do it? Is it a formal procedure? Please confirm.
Yes. Judge might have fixed date but same has not been updated on court website. It is a normal practice. As such there is no delay on part of court. so you must file application for inspection. Also apply for certified copy of order.
You need take circulation of the matter is not listed by Hc. There is no other way. If you want to speed the case then you need to apply the SC for the same
Thank you for reaching out. Your concern is completely valid, especially since the judge explicitly prioritized the case and directed a short date for disposal. Let’s address your queries with a practical and professional approach to ensure swift action:
Yes, occasional delays in updating hearing dates and orders are not uncommon, even when the judge has directed urgency. Possible reasons include:
✔ Administrative Backlog: The judge may have dictated the order, but the court staff (registrar, bench clerk, or reader) might not have processed it yet.
✔ Pending Signature: The judge’s order might be awaiting final approval or signature before being uploaded.
✔ Technical Issues: The court’s online system may not have updated due to backend delays.
✔ Clerical Oversight: In some cases, if the order was dictated in open court, it might take 24-48 hours for clerical staff to formally enter it into the system.
🚨 However, since the judge stressed urgency, this delay should not stretch beyond a couple of days.
Since this is an urgent matter and standard updates are usually posted by the evening of the hearing, waiting too long is not advisable. The best approach is:
Yes, if the order has been passed but not updated online, an inspection will reveal the status. Here’s how:
✔ Step 1: Your lawyer must file a simple application for inspection under the respective High Court Rules.
✔ Step 2: Submit the application at the court’s filing section and pay a nominal fee (if required).
✔ Step 3: Upon approval, you or your lawyer will be allowed to inspect the physical/digital file to check if the order has been recorded.
📌 Why This Helps:
✔ Step 1 (Now): Have your lawyer check with the court’s cause list & orders section to see if the update is pending due to administrative reasons.
✔ Step 2 (Within 48 Hours): If no update, approach the registrar/judge’s reader in person to verify if the order is recorded but not uploaded.
✔ Step 3 (After 72 Hours, if needed): File a formal inspection application to access the court file and confirm if the order has been passed.
Since your case is being treated as urgent, any delay should be addressed immediately to ensure compliance with the judge’s direction. I can assist in drafting the inspection application or any follow-up legal documents to speed up the process. Let me know how you'd like to proceed, and we can take decisive legal action without wasting time.
The High court may not have uploaded the daily orders even though it has passed the speaking orders.
Your advocate may make an enquiry from the concerned court office about the orders passed on that date of hearing and let you know.
It is not unusual.
It is a second appeal hence the high court has taken up the case on priority basis.
You may not worry about the update not uploaded in the court website, your advocate can collect the details from the court on the next day.
It is a an usual affair.
1) it is normal
2) wait for a week as updating on website takes time
3) your lawyer can inquire with the associate of said court as to next date of hearing
Ask your lawyer to check with associate of said court as to next date of hearing
no formal application is necessary
- It is normal , and sometime updating takes time.
- Even the lawyer or you can enquire from the Court physically as well
- You can move an application for the inspection in the Court to check the file and its status , however 2-3 days it should be updated automatically.
Following your advice, my lawyer reached out to the court's associate and was told that the judge hasn't issued a date or order for the case yet. Once the judge provides any updates, they will be posted on the website. It's now the third day, and there's still no date or order. Do you have any insights into what might be causing the delay?
Judge is over burdened with cases
if no date is given in a week file precipe in court to keep the case on board for directions
If the court is over burdened then the delay in posting the orders is normal.
However you may wait for a reasonable period of at least 10 days and if you don't find the orders till then you can ask your advocate to file a praecipe before the registry.
A praecipe can be used to request that the court perform an action, such as entering a judgment or setting a trial date.