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Supreme Court Mandates Uniform Rules for Court Managers Nationwide

High courts and state governments given six months to finalize and approve rules for professionalizing judicial administration.

The Supreme Court said the court managers in high courts will function under its registrar general . (PTI FILE)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts to frame or amend rules for court managers based on the Assam Rules of 2018 within three months.
  • State governments must approve the rules within an additional three-month period, ensuring a six-month timeline for implementation.
  • Court managers will be regularized from their initial appointment date, subject to passing a suitability test outlined in the proposed rules.
  • The minimum rank for court managers will be Class-II Gazetted Officer, with clear supervisory chains under registrar generals in high courts and registrars in district courts.
  • This order addresses long-standing non-compliance with earlier directives, aiming to relieve judges of administrative burdens and improve judicial efficiency.