Summary
- The Supreme Court is considering a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for urgent after-hour hearings in cases involving life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.
- This discussion arose after a petitioner highlighted the lack of mechanisms for urgent judicial relief post-court hours, citing an interfaith couple's case where police intervention led to a woman being returned to her parents.
- The Bench noted that while online filing has improved access to justice, there is a need for an effective response mechanism for urgent matters.
- If implemented, this SOP could transform how emergencies are addressed in the judicial system, but safeguards will be necessary to prevent misuse.
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