Which High Court has recently released a report about the problem of increasing backlog and pendency of cases?
Options
A. Calcutta High Court
B. Madras High Court
C. Delhi High Court
D. Karnataka High Court
Correct Answer
Delhi High Court
Explanation
Delhi High Court has recently released a report that talks about the problem of increasing backlog and pendency of cases. Prompted by the urgent need to ensure timely justice, the Delhi High Court started a Pilot Project titled "Zero Pendency Courts" in certain subordinate courts in Delhi. The primary goal of the project was to study the flow of cases in the absence of backlog. The conclusions from this project would help in identifying benchmarks for different types of cases time lines, number of judges, case flow management rules and a host of other relevant factors.
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