The Case for Improved Causelists

“The Case for Improved Causelists” is a working paper that emphasises the vital role of causelists in the legal system and based on an analysis of causelists (High Courts and Supreme Court) and conversations with stakeholders, suggests changes that could be made to causelist design and comprehensiveness which can make them accessible and user-friendly. The paper seeks to spark conversations around often neglected issues within the legal system, such as the necessity for predictability in court hearing schedules, the need to challenge existing perceptions, and the need for practical solutions aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in legal proceedings.

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Full report: The Case for Improved Causelists

Here is an overview of the paper

Compilation of various issues faced by multiple stakeholders who interact with the legal system

Compilation of best practices in causelist design followed in Indian Courts (High Courts and Supreme Court)

Compilation of best practices in causelist design followed in International Courts

Suggestions for components of a model causelist

Various factors that will impact the implementation of the suggestions provided in this paper.

MODEL CAUSE LIST BY DAKSH

Taking suggestions from our research, we have created a prototype for an interactive and accessible causelist. This website serves as a prototype for visualising a model causelist. For best results, kindly view this website on a computer screen.

How to use this website?

Watch the video below to learn more about the prototype webpage and how to navigate through its contents.

The listing project is a collaborative project. Please send any suggestions, or feedback on the working paper or the model causelist, to communications@dakshindia.org

Improvements made in Causelists since July 2024

Listing processes in Indian courts are often difficult to understand – they are inconsistent over time and between jurisdictions and case types. With digital advancements and efficient case management, we hope that the Supreme Court’s latest procedure for urgent case listings will transform the way cases are listed and heard, facilitating timely justice and reducing backlogs.

20 JAN 2025

The Supreme Court has a new display board that shows the real-time status of cases as they are being heard as well as a short version of the order passed including the next date of hearing. The display board also provides the sequence in which cases will be taken up by courts

15 FEB 2025

Bombay High Court updated its online Case Listing portal and added the live display board.

Orissa High Court diving causelists into time slots

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