What happened

The Union government is preparing to file/submit its response to the Supreme Court. The government’s stated framing is that there is “no reason for delay,” indicating an emphasis on procedural compliance and timeline justification.

Background and earlier position

In Supreme Court proceedings, parties are required to file written responses within time limits fixed by the Court. Parties often use these submissions to explain whether any delay is justified and to show readiness to proceed with the Court’s next steps.

What changed now

The current update is the Union government’s move toward submitting its formal response. The government’s explicit stance is that it sees no basis for delay-related criticism, signalling procedural preparedness for the next hearing stage.