Supreme Court orders probe into missing case records at Registry

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has directed an inquiry into allegations that the Supreme Court Registry misplaced case records in an urgent matter. The CJI described the claim as a 'very serious matter' that requires thorough scrutiny.

The missing records have raised concerns about the functioning of the court's administrative systems. The probe has been ordered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and to determine responsibility for the lapse.