Is A Sluggish Judiciary Holding Indian Economy Back? US Researcher’s Viral Claim Sparks Debate
The US researcher points to staggering figures: more than 5 crore cases are pending in Indian courts — and no one knows the exact number. The Supreme Court alone has about 88,417 cases, with over 18,000 cases pending for over three decades.
Oct 27, 2025, 11:17 AM IST
'Browbeating Is Vintage Congress Culture': PM Modi After 600 Lawyers Write To CJI
More than 600 lawyers addressed a letter to the CJI against 'vested interests' trying to influence the judiciary
Mar 28, 2024, 17:30 PM IST
Remembering Vahanvati: The Legendary Lawyer Who Changed the Face of Indian Legal System
Goolam Vahanvati was the 13th Attorney General of the country and had a strong influence on the politics of India in his time.
May 21, 2021, 15:45 PM IST
To reduce pending cases in courts, fines and fees are a good way to go
In a country where many court cases are fought only for prestige, there should be a cost to occupying the court's time.
Oct 08, 2018, 13:47 PM IST
Indian judicial system needs major changes: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said Indian judicial system established decades ago require major changes.
Feb 23, 2017, 00:57 AM IST
SC disposed off record over 83k cases in 2014: CJI Dattu
The Supreme Court disposed off 83,013 cases in 2014, the highest in a year since its inception, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu on Thursday said, and urged his fellow judges to not be complacent but the torch- bearers in a movement against pendency and delay of cases.
Nov 26, 2015, 21:08 PM IST