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CJI Surya Kant Urges More Courtrooms and Judges to Alleviate Case Backlog
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 11:05 PM
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Chief Justice Surya Kant has called for additional courtrooms and judges to address the growing backlog of cases in the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed the Supreme Court on Thursday, highlighting the mounting backlog of cases that has strained the nation's highest judicial body. He emphasized that the current number of courtrooms and judges is insufficient to meet the increasing demand for justice.
The Chief Justice urged the government to allocate additional resources, including more courtrooms and qualified judges, to expedite the disposal of pending cases. He noted that delays not only frustrate litigants but also undermine public confidence in the judicial system.
If the call is heeded, the Supreme Court could reduce its case backlog and improve access to timely justice for citizens across India.
The Chief Justice urged the government to allocate additional resources, including more courtrooms and qualified judges, to expedite the disposal of pending cases. He noted that delays not only frustrate litigants but also undermine public confidence in the judicial system.
If the call is heeded, the Supreme Court could reduce its case backlog and improve access to timely justice for citizens across India.