Kerala High Court issues guidelines to prevent adjournments by trial courts based on false claims by lawyers

The Kerala High Court issued detailed guidelines to trial courts to prevent unnecessary adjournments in legal proceedings, particularly when lawyers claim a stay of proceedings. The Court stressed that lawyers must provide concrete evidence of a stay granted by higher courts, rather than making casual claims. These new guidelines come in response to the increasing number of cases being delayed due to unsupported stay claims, thereby prolonging the judicial process. The directive aims to ensure a smoother, more efficient trial process by holding attorneys accountable for their claims and reducing the backlog of cases in the courts.