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High Court vacancies remain unaddressed; only three out of 25 functioning at full strength

While over 60 lakh cases remain pending at High Courts, 30 percent of the seats remain vacant

Leena Gita Reghunath

9th Apr 2024

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Court Data

Number of Pending Cases at the SC Begins to Offer Hope as 2022 Ends

The post-summer session of the Court saw pendency drop by almost 2,500 cases. Will this trend continue?

Joyston D'Souza and Advay Vora

22nd Dec 2022

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Analysis

Justice Vineet Saran’s Tenure in Numbers

With Justice Saran's term ending on May 10th, the SC enters a long season of judicial retirements. SCO reviews his tenure in numbers.

Ayushi Saraogi

10th May 2022

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Analysis

Raising the SC’s Strength

The CJI has written to the PM seeking constitutional amendments increasing the Court's strength and raising the HC judge retirement age.

Jai Brunner

24th Jun 2019

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cases

In re: Filling up of Vacancies

The Supreme Court is monitoring steps taken by High Courts and State Governments to fill vacant judicial posts in the District and Subordinate Courts.

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Next Hearing: March 4, 2024

Last Updated: 20200323

Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J

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