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About Forum Shopping:
- It is a deliberate attempt by petitioners or lawyers to relocate their case to a specific judge or Court where they believe the judgment may be more favorable.
- It is also known as ‘Bench hunting’.
How it can affect the Judicial System:
- It may result in unfairness for the opposing side and unbalance the burden of several courts.
- The natural justice concept, which mandates that everyone receive a fair hearing before an impartial judge, may be compromised.
Why in news?
- Recently, CJI Chandrachud condemned forum shopping done by litigants.
