Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna said judges use court vacations to write judgments and work late into the night due to heavy case workload. She also stated that the government is the biggest litigator and a major reason behind judicial backlog in India.
The Supreme Court Collegium has decided that judges set to become High Court Chief Justices may be transferred nearly two months before the post falls vacant. The move aims to ensure smooth transition, better administration, and uninterrupted justice delivery across High Courts.
Despite fast-track courts meant to expedite justice, Delhi averages nearly five years to decide POCSO cases, breaching timelines. Official data shows thousands pending in 11 POCSO courts, highlighting systemic delays undermining protection for women and children across the capital.
