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Section 124: Committee to report to High Court

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 124

Section 124 directs the Rule Committee to consider and report on any proposed annulment, alteration, or addition to the rules in the First Schedule.

  • Committee Deliberation: The Rule Committee shall consider and report on any proposal for the annulment, alteration, or addition to the rules in the First Schedule.
  • Submission to High Court: Submits detailed evaluative reports and draft amendments to the High Court for consideration.
  • Screening Mechanism: Prevents hasty or ill-considered procedural modifications.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • Salem Advocate Bar Association (II) v. Union of India, (2005) 6 SCC 344: Affirmed that Rule Committee scrutiny under Section 124 ensures institutional deliberation before procedural amendments are finalized.
  • P.S. Sathappan v. Andhra Bank Ltd., (2004) 11 SCC 672: Referenced consultative procedures under Section 124.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

High Court procedural rule changes acquire reinforced statutory legitimacy when routed through the Section 124 deliberation and reporting process.

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