A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale made it clear that High Courts are not subordinate to the apex court.
The Bench was hearing a plea by a woman seeking interim bail on account of the fact that her son had failed in six subjects.
Counsel for the woman said that the Delhi High Court had not dealt with the application for suspension of sentence depsite 36 sittings, with the roster judge in question not hearing more than 15 cases a day.
“My child needs me. I have been getting parole earlier as well. High Court has not yet decided on my plea. With due respect…can this Court direct for timely disposal?”
Justice Nath then remarked,
“We can request the High Court to take up your plea for suspension of sentence. (But) Do not raise such requests. High Courts are not subordinate to the Supreme Court. We cannot direct them for time-bound disposal of any particular case.”
The Bench proceeded to order accordingly.
Source: Barandbench
