The idea of technology is often weighed in the Allahabad High Court as anyone can see the pile of files sitting in the corridors. It is true that one can learn only from the past but can prevent the development of the institution and society by being in the past. This is a common scene in the Allahabad High Court where people can be seen carrying files on their shoulders and trolleys which is a rare vision seen in the corridors of the Delhi High Court.
These materials are affecting the bar more than inter -cases. But the one who is actually affecting the functioning of the court is an understanding of judicial staff who already carries forward the stressful system. The Allahabad High Court currently works with only 81 judges (including the Lucknow bench) against the sanctioned strength of 160. As a result, a single judge who handles criminal cases can be cumbersome with about 200 fresh bail or anticipatory bail application, in addition to 150 regular cases. The registry is overwhelmed, with lawyers often shouts to list their cases more quickly, adding chaos.
Given the need for judicial freedom, the question of how much interference the Government of India should intervene in these issues is controversial. Although someone can be wooed to blame the current government for the situation, advocates – both junior and senior in the Allahabad High Court often stop to reflect a system stuck in time, waiting for the resolution of all stakeholders including the state government and the bar.
(Yash Giri is a criminal lawyer practicing in the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and Allahabad High Court. He can be found on Twitter and Instagram on @Yash_giri23. This is an opinion and the above views expressed above. The Quint Neither endors nor responsible for the same.)
