CourtSupreme Court of India
Decision2 August 2005
CollectionCivil & Commercial Litigation
FormatCRUX Case Note
The Crux
The CPC amendments and Section 89 framework were sustained with guidance aimed at effective case management, costs and alternative dispute resolution.
What the Court held
The Supreme Court addressed challenges to the amended CPC and issued important guidance on implementation, including ADR under Section 89 and procedural mechanisms intended to reduce delay.
Why it matters
The case remains relevant to procedural strategy, referrals to ADR, costs and the court's role in controlling the progression of civil litigation.
CRUX practice note
This note isolates the proposition most likely to matter in practice. The precise ratio, factual limits and subsequent treatment of the authority should always be checked against the judgment itself before professional reliance.
Official source
The link below is to the Supreme Court of India’s official website or judgment repository.
Official Supreme Court source
Salem Advocate Bar Association, Tamil Nadu v. Union of India — official court source
The judgment text remains controlling. This CRUX note is an editorial summary for general information.
This Insight is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.