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Chhattisgarh High Court Judge Shortage: 12 Judges to Tackle 73,000 Pending Cases
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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The Chhattisgarh High Court is grappling with a severe shortage of judges, with only 12 appointed to manage a backlog of more than 73,000 pending cases. The court has been urged to appoint additional judges to reduce delays.
The Chhattisgarh High Court, located in Raipur, currently has only 12 judges to oversee its docket. This limited bench is tasked with hearing and deciding over 73,000 pending cases, a figure that has alarmed legal observers and litigants alike.
The backlog includes a mix of civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, many of which have been awaiting resolution for years. The sheer volume of cases has led to significant delays, with some appeals remaining unresolved for more than a decade.
Litigants and lawyers have expressed growing frustration, citing the extended waiting times as a barrier to justice. The prolonged delays not only affect individual parties but also strain the broader judicial system, potentially undermining public confidence in the courts.
In response, the High Court has formally requested the state government to appoint additional judges. The court argues that expanding the bench is essential to expedite case disposal and restore timely access to justice for the people of Chhattisgarh.
The backlog includes a mix of civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, many of which have been awaiting resolution for years. The sheer volume of cases has led to significant delays, with some appeals remaining unresolved for more than a decade.
Litigants and lawyers have expressed growing frustration, citing the extended waiting times as a barrier to justice. The prolonged delays not only affect individual parties but also strain the broader judicial system, potentially undermining public confidence in the courts.
In response, the High Court has formally requested the state government to appoint additional judges. The court argues that expanding the bench is essential to expedite case disposal and restore timely access to justice for the people of Chhattisgarh.