Everyone has equal right to access justice: SC refuses to entertain judicial officer's plea
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition from a former judicial officer who requested an expedited hearing for his service termination case at the Allahabad High Court. The Bench ruled that prioritizing one individual's case over others would violate the principle of constitutional equality.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces the judiciary's commitment to procedural fairness and equal access to justice, preventing preferential treatment for individuals based on their professional background.
Asserting that everyone has an equal right to access justice, the Supreme Court on Thursday (October 1, 2026) refused to entertain a petition filed by a former judicial officer seeking expeditious hearing on his pending plea before the Allahabad High Court.
"Whether a person is a bus conductor or a secretary of the State, everyone has an equal right to access justice," a Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana told the counsel appearing for the petitioner.
Before the High Court, the former judicial officer has challenged his termination from service.
The apex court initially observed that the petitioner should approach the High Court and make a request there.
The petitioner's counsel told the Bench that due to huge burden of cases in the High Court, his plea has not been decided.
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