Rajesh Gupta
It is to mention here that J&K's Law department has issued various orders for timebound filing of reply in various courts followed by no unnecessary adjournments causing delay in justice but has never seen acting for these two special instructions issued by Law secretary himself.
Now, Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice Department of Legal Affairs, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi vide F.No. J-18/5/2016-Judicial Dated the 4th April, 2025 issued a OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subjected "Directive for the Efficient and Effective Management of Litigation by Government of India", which reads as under:-
1. In line with the recommendations of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) led by the Cabinet Secretary, the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, has framed the 'Directive for the Efficient and Effective Management of Litigation by Government of India', which is an integrated approach in reinforcing the goal of good governance and ensuring public welfare and timely dispensation of justice.
The Directive shall apply to all Central Government Ministries/Departments, their attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies and for arbitration matters to CPSEs as well.
State Governments may also consider adopting the Directive.
2. The Directive seeks to introduce effective measures to simplify legal processes, prevent unnecessary litigation, address inconsistencies in notifications and orders, minimize unwarranted appeals, streamline inter-departmental coordination in litigation, ensure greater public accountability in arbitration matters, and establish a strong Knowledge Management System (KMS) to improve overall efficiency.
A copу of the Directive is enclosed herewith for necessary action.
3. A review of the implementation of the recommendations, enshrined in the Directive, will be conducted by the Committee of Secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary.
4. This issues with approval of the Competent Authority.
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