📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Muhammad Mahdi Karim/ Augustus Binu
National
India’s High Courts Stuck in 65‑Lakh‑Case Backlog, Years of Delays
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:46 PM
👁 71
India’s High Courts are facing a massive backlog of 65 lakh pending cases, causing prolonged delays for litigants.
India’s High Courts are grappling with a staggering backlog of 65 lakh pending cases, according to a report by The Times of India. The sheer volume of cases has stretched the judicial system, leading to prolonged waiting times for litigants.
The backlog has been a persistent issue, with many cases remaining unresolved for years. The delay hampers access to justice and places a heavy burden on the courts and the public.
Efforts to address the problem have been discussed, but a comprehensive solution remains elusive.
The backlog has been a persistent issue, with many cases remaining unresolved for years. The delay hampers access to justice and places a heavy burden on the courts and the public.
Efforts to address the problem have been discussed, but a comprehensive solution remains elusive.