Tabulated Charts

Posted on by Rudrajyoti Nath Ray

Ambition is a ladder, last rung of which is always elusive to one pursuing it, who endlessly searches for it.

– All India Judges Association v. Union of India, [Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022 of 1989] decided on 19.11.2025.

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When investigations are carried out in a manner that betrays their foundational purpose and trials become mechanical exercises divorced from a quest for truth, pursuit of justice may falter not at altar of complexity but at hands of indifference. Trial Court as well as High Court in instant case have indeed appended charts of witnesses and documents. However, we are of view, a more structured and uniform practice must be adopted. Trial Courts dealing with criminal matters shall, at conclusion, incorporate tabulated charts. These charts shall be prepared in a clear, structured and easily comprehensible format.

– Hon’ble Justice Sandeep Mehta, Manojbhai Jethabhai Parmar (Rohit) v. State of Gujarat, [Criminal Appeal No. 2973 of 2023] decided on 15.12.2025.

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'The Last Word' seeks to include not only wise and witty sayings but also curiosities. These words are not of obligation but of delight. I am not alone in my refusal to believe, law is tedious. For all who escaped these percipient eyes, mea culpa maxima. History, after all, has many cunning passages, contrived corridors and issues.