Current context:
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has accepted recommendations for judicial reforms in its 133rd Report.
Constitutional Provision on Seat of SC:
- The Supreme Court, with the President’s approval, may appoint a location in Delhi or other locations as per Article 130 of the Standing Committee Recommendations on Regional Benches.
- SC may invoke Article 130 to establish its regional benches at 4 or 5 locations in the Country.
- The Constitutional matters can be interpreted and resolved in Delhi, while regional benches can decide appellate matters.
- Decision of appellate benches shall be treated as final.
Need of Regional Benches
- The goal is to enhance ‘Access to Justice’, a fundamental right, by bringing justice to the doorsteps of common citizens.
- The Law Commission’s 229th Report recommends the establishment of a Constitution Bench in Delhi to address constitutional and related issues.