Supreme Court Asks High Courts: Direct Courts To Dispose Of Execution Petitions Within 6 Months, Hold Presiding Officer Liable On Failure

The court also referred to the case of Bhoj Raj Garg v. Goyal Education and Welfare Society & Ors, wherein the court stated that the execution petitions are facing inordinate delays.

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The Supreme Court in the case Periyammal (Dead Thr. Lrs.) Anr Ors Versus Rajamani And Anr. observed and has directed all High Courts to call for information on all pending execution petitions in the district judiciary.

The Supreme Court passed the directions wherein the court observed that the executing Courts are taking three to four years to pass appropriate orders, thereby, frustrating the entire decree which is in the favour of the decree-holder.

The court also directed the High Courts to issue an administrative circular asking the trial courts in order to ensure that pending execution petitions are decided within six months.

On failure to do so, the Presiding Officer will be answerable to the High Court on the administrative side.