Chief Justice P Sathasivam today admitted a mistake on the part of Supreme Court registry for posting a particular case before a bench after senior advocate Dushyant Dave mentioned the matter alleging that people are resorting to "forum hunting" in the apex court.
Dave alleged that it is the "most shocking" development in the history of the apex court as a particular court is being preferred by the Mumbai builders to adjudicate their cases.
"It is the most shocking incident and it sends an extremely wrong signal from the Supreme Court," he submitted and urged the CJI to withdraw the case from the Court No.10 where the matter is listed for hearing.
"Strong message needs to be sent that forum shopping won't be allowed in this court," he said.
The CJI then assured Dave that he will look into the case and pass appropriate order after talking to the registrar general.
Later, speaking to reporters after a public function, Sathasivam said that the "mistake has been rectified" and case has been listed before an appropriate bench.
"I verified those case papers. We have some system, our computer allots those cases. For example if it pertains to criminal matters means it will go to particular judges.
"By mistake it has gone to that court. That was brought to notice by senior advocate Dushyanat Dave. Then I have gone through it. I summoned the registrar officer concerned. Now it has been listed in the appropriate court. The mistake has been rectified," he said.
