MC singla case

[Vivek Pare]

Dear sir 

Whether the miscellaneous cases are equally shared to each bench in supreme court or all the miscellaneous cases are poured in the basket of court no 2

Thanks and regards

Vivek Pare

[MOHAN P]

Mr Vivek Pare,

Miscellaneous cases (newly filed petitions) in the Supreme Court of India are not generally poured into one court,(here -eg:Court No 2 where our above case is taken up) but are distributed among various benches based on a roster determined by the Chief Justice of India (CJI). While some senior benches may handle a larger volume, cases are allocated to multiple Division Benches. 

The CJI holds the authority to constitute Benches and allocate work, ensuring cases are assigned according to the published roster.

Regards

Mohan.P

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[JSOMA SHEKARA]

The status of MC Singla case has been downgraded from FINAL HEARING tp MOTION HEARING.

I request members of this forum to clarify legal implication of this

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[MOHAN P]

Dear Shri Somasekhara,

In the Supreme Court of India, once a matter is listed for final hearing and is part-heard, the normal rule is that it should continue before the same Bench until completion (this is called the “part-heard” principle to ensure continuity and fairness).

such a shift is procedurally permissible. it is not routine for part-heard matters unless there’s a reason.However, a shift to a “motion” (or miscellaneous/interim) hearing can occur in situations like:

If Bench composition changes.

If one or more judges of the Bench are unavailable (retirement, transfer, illness), the matter may lose its “part-heard” status and be relisted, sometimes as a motion matter.

As per the daily cause published by Apex Court  for  06-05-2026 it can be observed that composition of bench in Court No 2 has been changed. cases in above Court  are assigned to three member Judges ie:Hon.Justice Vikram Nath 2.Hon.Justice.Sandeep Mehta and 3.Hon.Justi eVijay Bishnoi.

 Where as  our case No.CA 7993/2023 is to be heard by bench of two judges. Ie: 1 and 2 mentioned  above.

The Chief Justice of India, as the Master of the Roster, has the authority to reassign or reclassify cases.

The shift to “motion” often indicates relisting before a different Bench or for directions, not that the case has been downgraded on merits.

It does not mean the case has gone back to square one legally, but procedurally it may restart arguments.

Regards

Mohan.P

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[Kalyanasundaram Subramaniam]

A motion hearing is a court appearance to decide specific, often procedural, issues before a trial, such as suppressing evidence or dismissing a case. A final hearing is the ultimate stage where the court reviews all evidence and arguments to render a final judgment or verdict, concluding the case. (From google search)

S Kalyanasundaram 

[Ramakrishnan S]

For years together, our case is continuing like this! Ne end or decision, what may, is at sight! Our legal system is deplorable and expecting a relief early is a mirage!

 Ramakrishnan. 

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[RANGARAJAN M R]

As per Google the following information is available 

The M.C. Singla case (SLP (C) 5561/2016) regarding bank pension updation for retirees has been a long-pending matter in the Supreme Court, often listed under motion hearings or quick, computer-generated dates. A motion hearing is technically designed for procedural issues, but in this case, it has become a forum for ongoing, part-heard discussions aimed at moving towards a final judgment. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Based on updates up to early 2026, here are the advantages and disadvantages of this procedural approach:

Advantages of Motion Hearings in the M.C. Singla Case

• Potential for Urgent Intervention: Motion hearings allow for specific, urgent issues—such as the financial hardship of pensioners or the lack of action by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA)—to be brought before the Supreme Court without waiting for a full, lengthy trial.
• Forcing Information Submission: The Court can use these hearings to compel the IBA to submit reports or status updates regarding pension revision, moving the case closer to a final decision.
• Narrowing the Dispute: These sessions help focus the arguments, reducing the issues to core points (such as Regulation 35(1) and the RBI formula model) for faster resolution.
• Opportunity for Interim Orders: In some situations, motion hearings can result in interim reliefs or directives for the respondents (Government/Banks) to act within specific timelines. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Disadvantages of Motion Hearings in the M.C. Singla Case

• Prolonged Delays and Adjournments: Despite the intent to expedite, many motion hearings have resulted in adjournments, with retirees frustrated by the "date after date" scenario.
• Lack of Finality: Motion hearings are not final trials. They often result in "part-heard" status, meaning the case continues to hang without a definitive, binding judgment, delaying relief for thousands of elderly retirees.
• Procedural Focus Over Substance: These hearings may spend more time on procedural bottlenecks—such as committee reconstitution—rather than immediately awarding the pension hike.
• High Emotional and Financial Toll: The continuous, slow-paced motion hearings have taken a toll on the aging petitioner base, with many passing away during the decade-long, case-by-case procedural process. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

As of early 2026, the case is aimed toward final disposal, with advocates trying to leverage these hearings to secure a favorable verdict. [1, 2]

As per some comments in social media it is mentioned that MOTION HEARING could be handwork of registry office or a TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR.

LET US WAIT & WATCH FOR 6TH MARCH 3 PM.

M.R.RANGARAJAN

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[Sanjay J]

Dear Members,

This change in terminology, from “Final Hearing’ to “Motion Hearing”, can be alarming but this is not a downgrade. In fact, for a case at this stage, it is a strategic advantage.

Here is the simple legal reality of what this change means:

1.Avoiding the "Regular List" Trap

A standard "Final Hearing" places a case in the "Regular List" queue. This queue is notoriously slow. If our case were listed there (e.g., as Item #105), there is a high chance it would never be reached on the day, leading to endless adjournments.

2. Our case is listed as Item 302 at a specific time: 3:00 PM.

In Supreme Court procedure, the "300 series" in the afternoon is often reserved for "Part-Heard" or "Special Bench" matters that the Judges specifically want to finish. By moving it here, the Court has pulled our case out of the long morning queue and given it a dedicated time slot.

3. "Final Disposal at Admission Stage"

The term "Motion Hearing" in this context often refers to "Final Disposal." It signals that the Bench does not want to admit this for a 5-year wait; they want to hear the final arguments now and dispose of it.

Summary:

The Court is treating this as a priority matter that needs to be concluded, rather than letting it sit in the "cold storage" of the Regular List. The fixed 3:00 PM slot confirms that the Judges intend to hear arguments tomorrow.

As usual, let us remain calm and hopeful ☺️. This listing, I hope, ensures we will have our moment in court tomorrow.

With regards,

Sanjay

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[Ramakrishnan S]

Another legal term / excuse / procedure for a CERTAIN DELAY! 

Ramakrishnan. 

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[Anand Rao]

Singla petition posted to Tomorrow 7th May

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[Asok Bhaumik]

As expected.

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[Ramakrishnan S]

As expected! 

Ramakrishnan

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