In Brief
The Supreme Court considered whether multiple civil appeals involving United Raws Joint Action should be referred to a larger Constitution Bench or have their hearing deferred, given that a connected matter was pending before a Constitution Bench. The respondents argued for referral or deferment, while appellants contended the issues were distinct. The Court examined both arguments and held that referral or deferment was not necessary since the legal questions in the instant appeals had no substantial connection to the matters before the Constitution Bench. The Court directed the appeals to proceed for hearing on their merits."
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