Kartik Seth in The Print | On CJI's Supreme Court Reforms and Their Impact on Court Craft and Case Strategy

Kartik Seth Quoted in The Print on CJI’s Supreme Court Reforms | A Practitioner’s Perspective on Court Craft and Case Strategy

When The Print — one of India’s most respected independent media platforms — sought a practitioner’s perspective on the new Chief Justice of India’s reforms to Supreme Court listing and hearing procedures, they turned to Advocate Kartik Seth. His views, shared in an exclusive feature, offer a ground-level insight into how these reforms will meaningfully transform the daily experience of lawyers and litigants before the apex court — and why, from the perspective of someone who practises at the Supreme Court regularly, these changes matter far more than they might appear on the surface.

The CJI’s Reforms: Justice on a Schedule, and With Empathy

The new CJI’s reforms address a question that lies at the very heart of how justice is accessed at the Supreme Court — who gets heard first, and on what basis. By bringing greater structure, predictability, and empathy to the listing and scheduling of matters, the reforms signal a shift in institutional culture: one that acknowledges that behind every case number is a human being whose access to justice is shaped not just by the strength of their legal argument, but by the practical mechanics of when and how their matter is called. Prioritising certain categories of litigants — those in urgent need, those who have travelled far, those whose matters have waited longest — reflects a judicial philosophy that places the human experience of justice at the centre of court administration.

Kartik Seth’s Perspective: Daily Court Craft and Case Strategy

What makes Kartik Seth’s contribution to this conversation particularly valuable is his vantage point as a practising Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court. He approaches these reforms not as an observer but as a participant — someone whose daily professional life is shaped by exactly the kind of listing, scheduling, and hearing dynamics that the new CJI is seeking to reform. In his own words, these changes will “meaningfully impact daily court craft and case strategy.” That is a practitioner speaking from experience — recognising that reforms to how matters are listed and heard are not merely administrative adjustments but substantive changes that alter how lawyers prepare, how they advise clients, and how they manage the rhythm of Supreme Court practice.

Why This Media Appearance Matters

Kartik Seth’s appearance in The Print reflects his growing profile as a commentator on legal reform and judicial administration — not just a courtroom advocate but a voice whose perspective on the evolving institutional landscape of Indian law is sought by leading media. His willingness to engage publicly with questions of court reform, judicial accessibility, and the practitioner’s experience of the Supreme Court demonstrates a commitment to the broader health and integrity of the legal system that goes beyond his individual practice.