N Kotiswar Singh of the Supreme Court of India said India’s nearly 5 crore pending cases reflect the country’s “legal health” and highlight deep systemic challenges in the justice system. Speaking at a conference, he stressed the need to analyse the causes of pendency and push reforms, while also highlighting the growing role of arbitration in dispute resolution.
Today. on 29th January, the Supreme Court unveiled administrative reforms using artificial intelligence to boost judicial efficiency and reduce case pendency. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called it “some good news,” saying technology and AI are increasingly being used to streamline court administration.
The Supreme Court of India confirmed that the remaining 12 judges will have their asset declarations published as submitted, strengthening transparency after recent controversies. Currently, 21 of 33 judges have published their assets. Additionally, the entire judicial appointment process is now public, promoting accountability and public trust in the judiciary.
