Trial Courts/ Tribunals Must Not Adjourn Cases Based On Oral Submission Of Parties That Matter Is Stayed: Kerala HC Issues Guidelines

Kerala High Court on Adjournments Based on Stay Orders The Kerala High Court issued guidelines to prevent trial courts and tribunals from adjourning cases based solely on oral submissions claiming a stay order from the High Court. The court observed that parties often misuse this tactic to delay proceedings. It directed that affidavits must be submitted if a stay order is claimed but not produced. The case highlighted the misuse of oral submissions to adjourn cases without verifying the existence of a stay order. The guidelines aim to streamline judicial processes and prevent unnecessary delays.