Supreme Court tackles 679 cases in just a week

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court revealed recent statistics regarding its case management, with 679 cases ‘successfully’ resolved in less than a week.

The country’s highest court also shared that 302 news case filings were recorded within the same time frame.

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On November 5, the court noted the filing of 38 new cases, alongside the resolution of 220 cases.

By revealing the data, the Supreme Court is aiming to show its ability to resolve the cases quickly. This does beg the question how effectively were they heard and whether justice was actually served.

Currently, the total number of pending cases in the Supreme Court stands at 59,435, a decrease from the previous figure of 59,782.

The issue of backlog has been an ongoing issue within the country’s judiciary, often leading to prolonged delays. The court has faced increasingly criticism regarding its ability to manage the growing number of cases filed annually.

However, ‘resolving’ cases a bit too quickly is equally dangerous.  

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Legal experts and policymakers have long advocated for various reforms at improving the judicial process. Proposed measures include  the integration of technology to streamline case management, increasing the number of judicial staff to handle the caseload and providing better training for judges and court personnel.