Allahabad High Court Flags Improper Listing of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs

The Allahabad High Court expressed concern that priority criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs were being listed before non-designated benches or too low in cause lists to receive hearings.

Background and legal issue

A Division Bench examined whether earlier administrative directions for expeditious handling of such matters were being effectively implemented.

Court’s reasoning and procedural position

The Court’s concern relates to case allocation and scheduling rather than guilt or innocence of any elected representative. The procedural priority must be translated into workable listing arrangements.

Legal consequence and next step

The High Court administration is expected to address the listing deficiencies in accordance with further orders and roster rules.