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New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Uttarakhand courts grapple with mounting backlog; HC case pendency soars 24%, data reveals
DEHRADUN: In a contrasting trend, Court case pendency in Uttarakhand has increased by 9% over the past two years, even as some districts managed to halve their backlogs. As of early 2025, a total of 384,234 cases are pending across the state's courts, comprising 316,369 criminal and 67,876 civil cases. The Uttarakhand High Court alone recorded a 24% rise in pending cases during this period. According to data provided by the Uttarakhand High Court to Kashipur-based RTI activist Nadeem Uddin, the court had 44,512 pending cases at the start of 2023. "This figure included 25,635 civil and 18,877 criminal cases. By the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the total number of pending cases had risen by 24 per cent to reach 55,323, comprising 30,301 civil and 25,022 criminal cases," Uddin told TNIE . In the state's subordinate courts, pending cases rose by 7% from 308,694 at the start of 2023 to 328,911 by early 2025. Criminal cases continue to dominate the dockets, with 270,822 pending in 2023, rising alongside 37,872 civil cases. District-wise data showed a mixed trend. Four districts saw an increase in pending cases, while nine districts managed to reduce their backlogs. Dehradun's pending cases rose by 5%, from 108,760 to 114,155. Haridwar reported a 21% surge, from 80,623 to 97,299 cases. Nainital district recorded a 2% increase, from 25,802 to 26,398 cases. Pauri district saw the sharpest percentage jump, with pendency rising by 52% from 7,071 to 10,777 cases. Tehri district registered a 9% increase, from 3,170 to 3,467 cases. Conversely, Udham Singh Nagar district recorded a 3% drop in pending cases, from 68,785 to 66,577. Uttarkashi district posted the most significant reduction, cutting its backlog by 50% from 2,711 to 1,364 cases.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 3.84L cases pending in U'khand courts despite 50% backlog drop in districts over 2 years
Nainital: A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that as of early 2025, a total of 3,84,234 cases remain pending across courts in Uttarakhand, comprising 3,16,369 criminal cases and 67,876 civil matters. The information, disclosed by public information officer (PIO) HS Jeena of the Uttarakhand HC in response to an RTI filed by Kashipur-based activist Nadeem Uddin, highlights a 9% rise in overall pendency over the past two years. However, several district courts showed significant progress, reducing their backlogs by up to 50%. According to the data, the HC alone had 44,512 pending cases at the start of 2023, comprising 25,635 civil and 18,877 criminal cases. By early 2025, the number surged by 24% to 55,323, including 30,301 civil and 25,022 criminal cases. In subordinate courts, pending cases increased by 7%, from 3,08,694 to 3,28,911 during the same period. While districts like Dehradun (5%), Haridwar (21%), Nainital (2%), Pauri (52%), and Tehri (9%) showed an increase in pendency, eight districts — including Udham Singh Nagar (3%), Uttarkashi (50%), Almora (12%), Bageshwar (44%), Chamoli (32%), Champawat (14%), Pithoragarh (32%), and Rudraprayag (33%) — achieved significant reductions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like News For Jack Nicholson, 87, He Has Been Confirmed To Be... Reportingly Undo "While the overall pendency remains a concern, concerted efforts in several districts have led to remarkable improvements. The data underscores the importance of targeted judicial reforms and efficient case management at the district level," said activist Uddin. Kartikay Hari Gupta, an advocate at the HC, said a chronic shortage of judges lies at the heart of the problem. "The sheer volume of cases — often exceeding a 100 per court each day — makes it humanly impossible to deliver timely justice. The judicial process, by its very nature, demands meticulous care and deliberation, which further slows down proceedings," he said, adding that some courtrooms have remained locked for over five years due to the lack of presiding judges. "The situation is dire, and the need for the immediate appointment of more judges is essential for the survival of the justice delivery system," said Gupta. Registrar general of the high court, Kahkasha Khan, emphasised that whether it is the district court, high court, or Supreme Court, reducing case pendency hinges on maintaining an adequate judge-to-case ratio. "Only by ensuring a balanced ratio of working judges can the backlog of cases be effectively addressed," she said.
