(1.) Heard learned counsel for the applicants in all the matters, learned A.G.A. for the State-respondent, Shri Vimlendu Tripathi, learned Amicus Curiae and perused the material on record.
(2.) The judiciary is the bedrock of justice, and its effectiveness depends on adherence to established legal principles. However, a recurring issue plagues the High Court under 482 Cr.P.C. jurisdictionthe trial courts frequently pass summoning orders in contravention of authoritative binding judgments of Constitutional Courts. Despite consistent judgments that clarify the legal framework governing the taking of cognizance, trial courts continue to issue such orders mechanically and arbitrarily, often by inserting case details into predrafted or rubber-stamped templates, commonly referred to as "printed-proforma cognizance order".
(3.) This issue raises serious concerns about judicial discipline, legal training and judicial accountability. It not only undermines the authority of higher Courts but also leads to unnecessary litigation, wastage of judicial resources, and grave injustice to the litigants.