Early hearing in case of being a senior citizen

JS Singh (Querist) 20 March 2015 This query is : Resolved
Hello,

I've a pending case since 2010 in high court. Its got some hearings but mostly its getting postponed.

As advised in this forum earlier, I've asked my lawyer to apply for an early hearing of my case as I'm a senior citizen. But my lawyer is telling me that the judge was a govt. lawyer earlier and will favour the government entity which I'm fighting against and thus won't allow early hearing of my case. He further said that I should keep waiting for the roster to change.

Is that correct? Can such a judge reject my application for early hearing in this case? Or am I being misguided?

Thanks.

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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 20 March 2015
Go by your lawyer.
In many high courts the elevated judges tend to favour their previous employer.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 21 March 2015
Generally courts allow such application on its merit, there is no harm in attempting irrespective of the fact that the judge was elevated from the Govt. Standing Counsel.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 21 March 2015
Better accept the advise of your lawyer, no major harm in it.

Kumar Doab (Expert) 21 March 2015
The judge may not be there forever.
Your lawyer has advised you based on his feel........and concern for winning the case.

Have some patience.

ajay sethi (Expert) 21 March 2015
go by your lawyer advice

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 22 March 2015
Your lawyer has explained you the practical situation, so better have some patience and also confidence in him.