Welcoming the Supreme Court directive on personal appearance of officers in judicial process, the Indian Civil & Administrative Services Officers’ Association, on behalf of all IAS officers, said the laying down of standard operating procedure brings the much-needed clarity on the issue.
In a statement, the association expressed its deep appreciation for the landmark judgment of the apex court on January 3 (Civil Appeals No 23-24 of 2023 in the matters of State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs Association of Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges at Allahabad & Ors that has clarified the law on personal appearance of officials in court proceedings and laid out a standard operating procedure (SOP).
The association said the judgment of the three-judge bench comprising of Chief Justice Dr. D Y Chandrachud, Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra is erudite and equitable on one hand, and comprehensive and clear on the other.
They called it a testimony to the fairness and majesty of India’s judicial system which reinforces the faith and trust that every citizen reposes in it.
On its part, the Association urges all officers to redouble their commitment to implementation of orders of all courts with diligence and expedition, subject to lawful remedies and adherence to government procedures.