SC Plans Faster Disposal of Old Cases, Better Case Management

SC Plans Faster Disposal of Old Cases, Better Case Management

The Full Court of the Supreme Court of India has approved a comprehensive strategy to reduce case backlog and improve judicial efficiency. The Court will prioritize 100 "bunch matters," where a single judgment can resolve around 9,177 connected cases, significantly reducing pendency. After these are decided, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will be dedicated to hearing the oldest pending matters. As part of the Samadhan Samaroh, all judges will participate in a Special Lok Adalat from August 21–23 to encourage speedy dispute resolution. To strengthen case management, advocates must specify the time required for oral arguments, enabling better scheduling. A committee will simplify and standardize the daily Cause List, while parties appearing without lawyers will be allowed to interact virtually with the Registrar under the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. These reforms reinforce efficiency, digital accessibility, and judicial discipline to ensure faster delivery of justice.