IndiaIndia's Supreme Court and High Courts face significant case backlogs, with over 10,000 cases pending in the Supreme Court for more than 10 years, including some for over 30 years. Similarly, more than 80,000 cases are pending in the 25 High Courts for over three decades. Despite investments exceeding Rs 9,800 crore since 2011 aimed at improving court infrastructure and integrating technology, the backlog remains unresolved. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attributed this to insufficient judicial staffing, with 341 vacant judge positions in High Courts and 7,311 vacancies in subordinate courts. He criticized High Court collegiums for delays in recommending new judges and noted efforts such as Arrears Committees and recent legal reforms to address the issue.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on case backlogs and quotes government officials without overtly favoring any political side. It includes statements from the law minister and mentions systemic issues like judicial vacancies but does not exhibit biased language or selective sourcing.
