As the Supreme Court of India celebrates its 75th anniversary on January 28, 2025, addressing the growing case backlog calls for structural reforms beyond increasing bench strength. In 2024, Indian courts achieved a milestone by disposing of more cases than were pending, with district courts resolving over 13.4 million cases. High courts and the Supreme Court also made strides, aided by technological advancements like e-filing, virtual hearings, and ADR methods. Initiatives like the eCourts scheme have further streamlined judicial processes, fostering efficiency and accessibility in the legal system.
The entire judiciary is facing the problem of pendency and backlog of cases, and efficient functioning of the district judiciary is crucial in mitigating these challenges, Justice Sanjiv Khanna of the Supreme Court said Today (Aug 31). Speaking here at the ‘National Conference of the District Judiciary’, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Justice Khanna said the image of the judiciary for the common public is projected by the district court judges as mostly the citizens come in contact with these judges as parties or as witnesses.
Today(on 31st Aug), PM Modi unveiled a stamp and coin marking 75 years of the Supreme Court at the National Conference of District Judiciary. The event, attended by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, CJI DY Chandrachud, and Kapil Sibal, will feature discussions on district judiciary issues over two days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a conference celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court at Bharat Mandapam, with over 800 participants from district judiciaries across India. The event, guided by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will address key topics including infrastructure, accessibility, judge safety, case management, training, and support from higher courts.
