Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Supreme Court's March 2026 circular on adjournment procedures?
1. It completely bars the circulation of adjournment letters in regular matters.
2. In fresh matters, an adjournment letter can be circulated multiple times without restriction if the opposing party does not object.

Question

Accepted Answer

1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the new rules strictly prohibit adjournment letters in regular matters. Statement 2 is incorrect because, even in fresh matters, an adjournment letter is permitted only once, and two consecutive adjournments are not allowed without the matter being listed before the Court.

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