Court Data

The second wave of the pandemic has resulted in a rapid rise in the pendency of cases at the Supreme Court.

The Delhi and Bombay High Courts has sent the most number of judges to the Supreme Court. Some High Courts in the North East have sent none.

Over nine lakh PILs were filed in the Supreme Court between 1985-2020. The data indicates that the rate at which PILs are filed is rising.

Over the last 21 years, the average tenure of Supreme Court judges has increased by 282 days.

We statistically look at the recommendations for appointments and elevations made by the collegium during CJI Bobde’s term.

Out of 25, only one High Court has a woman Chief Justice as of 1st June, 2021.

The average tenure of a Supreme Court Judge elevated from the Bar is 6 years and 14 days.

In 2021 the Supreme Court saw an increase in the number of pending cases.