Pending cases fall as 'reforms' boost Supreme Court efficiency

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Supreme Court (SC) has reported a decline in pending cases, marking a significant turnaround in judicial efficiency.

- Tariq Butt

According to a statement issued by the top court, the total number of pending cases, which stood at 60,446 at the start of last year, dropped to 56,169 by October this year.

The court noted that for almost ten years, the backlog of cases had been rising steadily, from 25,686 in 2015 to a record high of more than 60,000 by early 2024.

The consistent increase had placed growing pressure on the justice system, delaying timely verdicts and eroding public confidence in the judiciary.