Tarikh Pe Tarikh, Tarikh Pe Tarikh… But the Reason Is Not Judicial Officers Alone, It’s the State and Police: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court dismissed murder accused Mevalal Prajapati’s bail plea while strongly criticising rising criminal case pendency in Uttar Pradesh district courts, holding the State government and police authorities largely responsible for prolonged judicial delays in criminal proceedings.

Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh

Nearly a year after the Supreme Court allowed the appointment of ad-hoc judges to clear pending criminal cases, no high court has acted on the decision. With over 18 lakh criminal cases still pending, the constitutionally backed provision under Article 224A remains unused.