For litigants waiting years for decisions before government tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities, every hearing matters. Yet, without a formal record, establishing what transpired, which documents were submitted or why a matter was adjourned has often proved difficult.

In a move to improve transparency and accountability, the Maharashtra government has made maintaining a comprehensive Roznama (daily proceedings record) mandatory for all quasi-judicial and appellate authorities across the state. Advocate Jamshed Mistry, appointed amicus curiae by the Bombay High Court in several significant matters, welcomed the decision, saying it would help litigants access accurate records of proceedings.