SC says probe needed into ‘serious’ allegation of Registry misplacing case records (opens original article in a new tab)

The Supreme Court of India has ordered an inquiry into allegations that its Registry misplaced a case file, with the Chief Justice emphasizing the need to investigate the inefficiency and identify responsibility. This follows repeated concerns about the Registry's functioning.

• Supreme Court of India ordered an inquiry into allegations that its Registry misplaced a case file.
• CJI Surya Kant emphasized the need to investigate the inefficiency and identify responsibility.
• This is not the first time the CJI has raised concerns about the Registry's functioning.