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HC Judge Vacancies Drop to Decade-Low 26%, But Case Backlog Grows
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What Happened?
Vacancies for High Court judges have decreased to 26%, the lowest in a decade, despite an increase in sanctioned positions. However, the backlog of cases continues to rise, now at 64 lakh.
Key points
- High Court judge vacancies have decreased from 36% to 26% over the past decade.
- The sanctioned strength of judges increased from 906 in 2014 to 1,122.
- Allahabad High Court has reduced its vacancies to 56 against a sanctioned strength of 160 judges.
- The last time vacancies were at 26% was in July 2009.
- Case pendency in High Courts has risen from 39.5 lakh in 2009 to 64 lakh currently.
Key insights
- The decrease in vacancies could lead to faster case resolutions in High Courts.
- Persistent backlog may prompt judicial reforms to address efficiency.
- The situation highlights ongoing challenges in the Indian judicial system.
Why it matters
The reduction in vacancies may improve judicial efficiency, but the growing backlog could hinder timely justice.
Source
Times of India
