The courtesy of pass over or adjournment granted to counsel in Indian courts is a discretionary accommodation, not an absolute right. Misinterpreting this courtesy as a right undermines judicial efficiency and can cause delays and injustice in proceedings. livelaw +2 Role of Passover and Adjournment Passovers and adjournments are provided to counsel to address scheduling clashes or genuine exigencies. Courts may extend these courtesies to ensure fair representation, but they expect counsel to manage their diaries responsibly and avoid unnecessary delays for the opposing party. The absence of clear legislation controlling this tendency has made pass over and adjournments susceptible to misuse. timesofindia.indiatimes +2 Judicial Perspective and Cautions Recently, the Delhi High Court clarified that these accommodations are not matters of right but privilege, subject to judicial discretion. Abuse by seeking repeated adjournments or producing false reasons for passover is fro...