<b>M J Antony:</b> Spring cleaning in the Supreme Court

The new Chief Justice swats frivolous litigation but more measures are needed

The first few weeks of a new Chief Justice are keenly watched by lawyers practising in the Supreme Court. This is because it is not just law that matters; often the predilections of judges also count in the profession. It is important to tack the sail according to the wind. 

So far the signals were not very reassuring to them. Chief Justice J S Khehar has shown an eagerness to set new norms. His bench has started disposing of old cases in one hearing, without allowing adjournments. The more dramatic step is the imposition of fine on petitioners bringing frivolous