‘Govt may consider setting up SC bench in South India’

The CJI can propose or recommend setting up of the bench under provisions of Article 130 of the Constitution.

In a written reply,Moily said setting up of benches of High Courts away from their principal seats will be considered by the Central government after receipt of a ‘complete proposal’ from the State governments. It should have the consent of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.

He said no such proposal has been received by the Central Government.