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A cause list outlines the cases scheduled for hearing by a court on a particular day.
“In the 75th year of its existence, the Supreme Court of India launched a small initiative. It has the potential to have a big-bang impact. Whatsapp messenger has been a ubiquitous service in our daily lives and has taken the role of a powerful communication tool. To strengthen the right to access to Justice and enhance transparency in the judicial system, the Supreme Court announces integration of Whatsapp messaging services with its IT services,” CJI Chandrachud said, as quoted by LiveLaw.
Before a nine-judge bench, headed by Justice Chandrachud, commenced the hearing on a complex legal question arising from petitions, the CJI made the announcement.
He mentioned that now advocates will receive automated messages regarding case filings. Additionally, members of the bar will also receive cause lists on their mobile phones as soon as they are published.