dispose of the cases freely and fairly, by which there is a likelihood of causing prejudice to either of the parties directly or indirectly. High Court, no doubt, can issue directions fixing timeline in exceptional cases, where such direction is imminent. Even while issuing such directions, High Court may ensure that the parties cooperate for early disposal of the cases before the Court concerned. Suitable conditions are to be imposed for the disposal of the cases. Unnecessary adjournments should be avoided. Adjournments on flimsy grounds are to be dealt with seriously. Exemplary cost is to be awarded for seeking adjournments on flimsy grounds. Leniency in granting adjournments should not be accepted by the Courts. Law requires that the case is to be heard on the date fixed for hearing. Adjournments are exception and to be granted only on genuine grounds. Once hearing commenced, long adjournments are to be avoided by the Courts concerned. Long pendency of litigations are causing untold mental agony to the litigants and unnecessary adjournments will add fuel to the fire. Once the Court formed an opinion that any of the parties to the lis is attempting to increase the longevity of the cases, then stern action is to be initiated.
