Second-Highest in the Country: Report Highlights Delhi’s Disposal Rate for POCSO Cases

The report, titled ‘Pendency to Protection’ shows that Delhi courts achieved a milestone in 2025,disposing of 1,792 POCSO cases against 1,006 new filings, giving the capital the nation’s second highest disposal rate.

[Day-1 Lok Adalat] SC Commences Special Lok Adalat, Allows Media Cameras Inside Courtrooms

The Supreme Court today commenced a special week-long Lok Adalat, allowing media cameras inside courtrooms for the first time. Its aim is to settle pending cases and reduce backlog, with the first seven benches participating. The Chief Justice encouraged lawyers to bring suitable cases for amicable resolution, emphasizing the benefits of this informal, technology-driven method.

In a 6-Day Lok Adalat Supreme Court Aims to Settle 10K Cases

The Supreme Court will launch a six-day special Lok Adalat to address 10,000 cases without charge, aiming to alleviate the backlog of 65,000 cases. This unprecedented initiative emphasizes amicable settlements facilitated by legal experts, accessible through video conferencing, aiming to reduce court workload and facilitate swift, cost-effective dispute resolution.