Direct Courts To Dispose Execution Petitions Within 6 Months, Hold Presiding Officer Liable On Failure: Supreme Court Asks High Courts

In a significant move to address the inordinate delays in the execution of court decrees, the Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive directions to all High Courts regarding pending execution petitions in district courts. The Court's directive aims to improve efficiency and ensure timely justice for decree-holders under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The Judgment: A Step Towards Speedy Justice On March 6, 2025, a bench comprising Justices JB…