In a bid to reduce the overwhelming case pendency in district courts, the Law Ministry has proposed the introduction of 785 evening courts across India.
Today, On 31st January, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked a plan to address the growing backlog of cases in Indian courts. With 82,445 cases pending in the Supreme Court and millions more in lower courts, the issue demands urgent attention. The upcoming conference will focus on practical solutions to speed up case disposal. Key discussions will focus on judicial reforms, technology adoption, and procedural efficiency.
NEW DELHI: On January 31, 2025, the Supreme Court announced that it will organize a national conference on February 1, focused on addressing the challenges faced by the district judiciary. The conference will have four main technical sessions, each aiming to improve the efficiency and functioning of the judicial system across India.
The Supreme Court today rejected a petition for nationwide virtual hearing facilities in district courts, citing the impracticality of one-size-fits-all directives due to the country’s vast size and complexity. The Court emphasized the ongoing e-Courts project and the need to trust High Courts to address technical challenges. The plea for evening courts was also dismissed due to potential opposition from lawyers.