CJI to hold special vacation sitting on December 22 to hear urgent cases
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Why in news
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced a special vacation sitting on December 22, 2025, to address urgent cases and reduce the Supreme Court's backlog.
Background
The Supreme Court will hold a special session during the Christmas and New Year vacation. The initiative aims to address a backlog of approximately 90,000 pending cases.
Facts for Prelims
- PostSurya Kant: Chief Justice of India as of December 2025
- FactSupreme Court backlog: approximately 90,000 pending cases
- BodySupreme Court of India: highest judicial body in the country
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional challenges contributing to judicial pendency in India and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency sitting measures in ensuring the right to speedy justice.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial infrastructure: Shortage of judges and courtrooms leading to chronic case accumulation
- Procedural bottlenecks: Delays in evidence recording and complex litigation management
- Right to justice: Conflict between judicial backlog and the constitutional mandate for timely adjudication
Keywords: Judicial Pendency · Right to Speedy Trial · Judicial Administration · Case Management · Access to Justice
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