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Chief Justice announces action plan for speedy disposal of cases

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  • 25 Sep 2025

  Srinagar, Sep 24: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the justice delivery system, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has launched a Comprehensive Action Plan for disposal of cases. As per the statement issued here, the initiative focuses on timely resolution of pending cases, reduction of backlog, and enhancement of judicial efficiency. Recognising the growing concern over case pendency and delayed justice, the Chief Justice has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to ensure swift and effective adjudication of matters, especially those that have been pending for several years. Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, while launching phase four and phase five emphasised the importance of judicial efficiency in strengthening public trust. He said that the Justice delayed is justice denied and this Action Plan reflects the unwavering commitment to timely and accessible justice for all the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Following the successful completion of Phases one to three, the next phases i.e. – Phase four (July 2025 – December 2025) and Phase five (January 2026 – June 2026 aims to deepen the impact of earlier interventions and enhance the delivery of timely justice to citizens. This structured initiative aims to address the persistent backlog of cases in the district judiciary through strategic planning, monitoring, and implementation of best practices in judicial administration.  Objectives of phase-4   Identification & prioritisation of 10+ year-old cases and cases involving senior citizens, women, and vulnerable groups Expansion of Evening/Weekend Courts and Special Arrears Sessions Strengthening of case management systems through digital dashboards and monthly performance reviews  Improved coordination with the Bar and Prosecution Departments for early disposal Objectives of Phase-5:  Consolidation of gains from previous phases  Rollout of paperless courts in select districts on a pilot basis  Enhancement of ADR mechanisms including mediation and Lok Adalats for compoundable matters  Capacity building through targeted training for judicial officers and court staff  

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