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Law Minister Reveals Over 96,000 Pending Cases in Supreme Court
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Law Minister Arjun Meghwal informed Parliament that over 96,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, with 26 cases awaiting disposal for more than 30 years. The total number of pending cases across courts stands at 5.64 crore.
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Law Minister Reveals Over 96,000 Pending Cases in Supreme Court
Law Minister Arjun Meghwal revealed in Parliament that the Supreme Court has over 96,000 pending cases, with 26 cases awaiting disposal for more than 30 years. The total number of pending cases across courts, including the top court, 25 high courts, and district and subordinate courts, stands at 5.64 crore. The data was available on the National Judicial Data Grid. The law minister's statement highlights the need for efficient judicial processes to clear the backlog of cases.
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