Assam Reports Pendency of Over 5.13 Lakh Cases in Lower Judiciary
Why in News?
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The Gauhati High Court has released fresh data showing a sharp rise in pending cases in subordinate courts across Assam. The update sheds light on the mounting backlog, especially in criminal cases, and highlights the urgent need for judicial reforms, faster case disposals, and possibly more judges or resources.
Important Key Points:
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Total Pending Cases (as of Feb 28, 2025):
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5,13,682 cases pending in subordinate courts under Gauhati High Court jurisdiction in Assam.
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Breakdown:
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Civil cases: 1,08,143
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Criminal cases: 4,05,539
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Beginning of February 2025:
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Pending cases: 4,94,689
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New Cases Filed in February 2025:
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Total instituted: 35,239 cases
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Civil: 4,910
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Criminal: 30,329
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Cases Disposed in February 2025:
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Total disposed: 16,246 cases
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Civil: 3,374
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Criminal: 12,872
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Cases Pending for Over 5 Years:
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Total: 69,543
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Civil: 18,405
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Criminal: 51,138
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