The Supreme Court of India on Monday highlighted the growing problem of delayed bail hearings across various High Courts, noting that mounting pendency and irregular listing patterns are slowing the justice process. 

In its recommendations, the top court suggested that the High Courts list bail matters on a weekly or fortnightly basis to prevent long pendency and repeated adjournments.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that delays in hearing bail matters continue to remain a serious concern in several High Courts, particularly the Allahabad and Patna High Courts.

The top court directed all High Courts to ensure that bail applications are listed either on a weekly or fortnightly basis. It also said there can be an automatic system for relisting bail pleas every two weeks if they are not taken up for a hearing.