• No "Next Hearing Date" Updated

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?
Asked 3 days ago in Civil Law

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15 Answers

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 Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
1472 Answers

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. 

Siddharth Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
1472 Answers

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

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
33060 Answers
215 Consultations

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:


1. Why Might There Be a Delay, and Is This Normal?

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.


2. How Long Should You Wait Before Inquiring?

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:


  • Within 48 hours (Max 2 Days): If the order is still not updated, your lawyer should immediately approach the court’s registrar or the judge’s reader to confirm the status.

  • If No Response by 72 Hours: File a formal application for an inspection of the court file to verify if the next hearing date has been set.


3. Should You Inspect the Court File?

Yes, if the order has been passed but not updated online, an inspection will reveal the status. Here’s how:


How to Apply for Inspection of the Court File:

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:

  • Confirms if the judge has already signed the order.
  • Ensures no unnecessary delay in the case movement.
  • Allows immediate follow-up with the registrar if required.


Recommended Immediate Action Plan

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.


Final Advice – Let’s Take Swift Action 🚀

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.

Sharan Chopra
Advocate, Chandigarh
68 Answers

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.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87970 Answers
2369 Consultations

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.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87970 Answers
2369 Consultations

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 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
97768 Answers
7921 Consultations

 

Ask your lawyer to check with associate of said court as to next date of hearing 

 

no formal application is necessary 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
97768 Answers
7921 Consultations

  1. If judge has treated as urgent matter, you Advocate can contact the posting section of the  Court and inform the  
  2. Your Advocate can also make a mention before the judge and seek listing of matter.

Ravi Shinde
Advocate, Hyderabad
4547 Answers
42 Consultations

- 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. 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
14873 Answers
225 Consultations

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 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
97768 Answers
7921 Consultations

Circulate the matter by filling preceipe 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
33060 Answers
215 Consultations

As such there is no delay.File seem to be with judge. you can file application for inspection.

Siddharth Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
1472 Answers

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.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87970 Answers
2369 Consultations

- The cause may be due to lack of staff , otherwise usually the Judge preferred to pass order on an urgent basis. 

- Better wait for 2-3 days more. 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
14873 Answers
225 Consultations

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