Punjab and Haryana High Court Reopens with Over 4.2 Lakh Pending Cases
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will reopen after its summer vacation with approximately 4.23 lakh pending cases, including about 1.25 lakh cases pending for over a decade. The backlog comprises 2.56 lakh civil and 1.66 lakh criminal cases. Despite operating with 55 judges against a sanctioned strength of 85, the court has managed to dispose of cases at a rate slightly exceeding fresh filings in the first half of the year. The Supreme Court Collegium has approved elevating 10 advocates as judges, but vacancies and retirements remain concerns.