The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark directive instructing all High Courts to ensure that pending execution petitions are resolved within six months. This decision, delivered in PERIYAMMAL (DEAD THR. LRS.) AND ORS v. V. RAJAMANI AND ANR. (2025 SC), aims to tackle delays in civil execution cases and ensure that decree-holders can reap the benefits of their decrees without unnecessary legal hurdles. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action against trial court judges. This ruling is set to streamline execution proceedings and impact judiciary exams and legal practice across India. Read the full case analysis and its implications on judicial reforms.