What happened: paper-leak cases reportedly stalled after a judge was moved out
Background and earlier position: court scheduling and judge assignment affect case continuity
In criminal prosecutions, case movement depends on court listing and the continuity of hearings and procedural orders. When judge assignment changes, the practical sequence of hearings can be disturbed, especially in stage-wise steps that require repeated court appearance or passing of specific procedural orders.
What changed now: judge move-out is reported as the trigger for procedural disruption
Why it matters for UPSC: court functioning and rule-of-law outcomes depend on timely processing
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