The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has formally written to the Secretary General of the Supreme Court of India, raising concerns over a procedural change that mandates disclosure of respondents’ mobile numbers and email addresses at the time of filing fresh matters. In a representation dated 11 July 2025, SCAORA objected to the automated SMS and email alerts being sent to respondents even before any judicial order of notice or caveat is filed.
SCAORA highlighted that this practice results in premature and improper notification to respondents, thereby bypassing the procedural safeguards under the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, which require notice to be issued only upon judicial direction or upon filing of a caveat. The Association emphasized that such automatic notifications compromise the principles of confidentiality, procedural fairness, and due process, especially in sensitive litigation.
Honorary Secretary Mr. Nikhil Jain, calls upon the Registry to Discontinue mandatory disclosure of respondent contact details unless a caveat has been filed. Alternatively, if details are to be collected, ensure no automated alerts are sent unless a caveat is filed or a valid appearance has been entered.