Case Backlog Debate Needs Context, Not Just Numbers: Ex-CJI Khanna
What Happened
Speaking at the inaugural Justice S.H. Kapadia Memorial Lecture, former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said discussions on the judiciary often focus only on pending cases while ignoring factors such as fresh filings, case complexity, and the quality of judicial decisions that contribute to the backlog.
Key Takeaways
Khanna emphasized that judicial performance should be assessed in a broader context rather than through pendency numbers alone, warning that delays in the justice system have serious consequences, particularly for personal liberty and criminal justice.