7,310 posts of district judges vacant across India; Punjab, Haryana among worst hit
Punjab and Haryana record 138 and 139 vacancies, respectively
India
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Punjab
High Court pendency falls by over 11,000 cases in a year; data shows break from past trend
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is reducing its backlog, with pending cases down by over 11,000 in a year. This decline, driven by increased disposals and a focus on older cases, is occurring despite a judge shortage. Civil cases and second appeals are seeing significant reductions.
India
One can’t expect high courts to expeditiously decide cases while working at 50% strength: SC
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a case pending for 13 years in the Allahabad High Court. It cited the High Court's understaffing as a reason for delays, urging the petitioner to seek an early hearing. The article highlights significant judge vacancies across various Indian High Courts.
