Stray dog multiple hearings vs 82,000 pending cases: National Judicial Data Grid reveals Supreme Court’s huge backlog, highlighting rising pendency and judicial delays impacting timely justice delivery.
On November 9, 2024, a ceremonial bench will honor CJI D.Y. Chandrachud on his final working day, marking his impactful tenure focused on judicial transparency, inclusivity, and technological advancement. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, his successor, is expected to continue these reforms while addressing current judicial challenges. Chandrachud’s legacy will shape future judicial practices.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition requesting a separate National Judicial Data Grid for tribunals, reiterating that the existing NJDG covers only district courts, high courts, and the Supreme Court. The bench advised the petitioner to contact the Department of Justice regarding their concerns about including tribunals in the existing framework.
Today, On 19th September, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud revealed that approximately 37,000 Supreme Court judgments have been translated into Hindi since 1947, with ongoing translations into other regional languages. This initiative aims to increase legal accessibility. The e-SCR project offers free digital access to judgments, enhancing usage of neutral citations in legal practice.
The Supreme Court is currently grappling with a massive backlog of 82,989 pending cases, despite resolving 37,259 cases. The backlog is attributed to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted court proceedings. Chief Justice Chandrachud introduced measures to streamline operations, and a Special Lok Adalat successfully resolved 1,100 cases out of 2,200. The court also issued directives to expedite case resolution and emphasized the need for swift trials to uphold public trust in the legal system.
Today, On 15th May, The Chief Justice of India emphasized the judiciary’s technological advancements, citing over 7.5 lakh video-conferenced cases. Virtual proceedings democratize accessibility and facilitate bilingual judgments. He stressed transparency, disinformation mitigation, and equitable access as critical for a comprehensive and efficient judicial system. The judiciary’s efficient digitized operations demonstrate India’s commitment to citizen-centric justice.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s Insights at the UNCITRAL South Asia Conference 2023 In a recent inaugural address at the UNCITRAL South Asia Conference 2023, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud shed light on the evolution of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India. He remarked on the transformation of ADR from being perceived as “rough justice” […]
