A new SOP caps the length of written submissions and requires counsel to state the time sought for oral arguments

Since 1989, the All India Judges Association v. Union of India case has remained open before the Supreme Court under a continuing mandamus.

The Bench heard arguments for 60+ hours over 16 days. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued the longest, followed by SG Mehta

The Bench heard arguments for nearly 30 hours over 10 days. Three senior lawyers argued for over half the total time.

Allocation of time to counsels advancing arguments in Delhi special status hearings.