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.
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The Supreme Court today commenced a special week-long Lok Adalat, allowing media cameras inside courtrooms for the first time. Its aim is to settle pending cases and reduce backlog, with the first seven benches participating. The Chief Justice encouraged lawyers to bring suitable cases for amicable resolution, emphasizing the benefits of this informal, technology-driven method.
After a seven-week summer break, the Supreme Court of India will reopen on July 8. It faces a packed agenda, including hearings and verdicts on significant cases such as the NEET-UG paper leak, the Hathras stampede, bridge collapses in Bihar, Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest in the ED case, the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, and misleading advertisements.
The Supreme Court will launch a six-day special Lok Adalat to address 10,000 cases without charge, aiming to alleviate the backlog of 65,000 cases. This unprecedented initiative emphasizes amicable settlements facilitated by legal experts, accessible through video conferencing, aiming to reduce court workload and facilitate swift, cost-effective dispute resolution.
The Telangana State Legal Services Authority has initiated a Special Lok Adalat to expedite the resolution of pending cases in the Supreme Court. Under the guidance of the Supreme Court, the program aims to settle disputes amicably, with notices actively being issued to the involved parties. Litigants can avail further assistance by contacting the TSLSA directly.