Judicial Pendency in India

 GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Judiciary Context:  Blaming court vacations for pending cases overlooks deeper issues plaguing India’s judiciary, including unfilled vacancies and lack of infrastructure. The problem extends beyond judges’ schedules and requires comprehensive solutions.   Status:  As of September 2023, the Supreme Court of India has 80,344 pending cases, with 78% being civil …