Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Orissa HC faces massive case backlog
The Orissa High Court is dealing with a huge number of pending cases, with over 38,000 cases waiting for a judgment for more than ten years and 7,035 cases filed over 20 years ago.
In total, there are 1,69,320 pending cases, with 1,31,359 of them pending for more than a year.
The court is trying to manage this backlog by digitizing case records and using technology to make the judicial process more efficient.
They have set up eSewa Kendras to help people in remote areas access justice.
Despite these efforts, the backlog remains a significant challenge.
Orissa High Court has 1,69,320 pending cases, with 1,31,359 pending for over a year.
Over 38,000 cases have been pending for more than a decade, and 7,035 cases were filed over 20 years ago.
The e-Courts Project is being implemented to modernize judicial administration in district and subordinate courts.
42.96 lakh legacy case records have been digitized, and 18 High Court and 343 district judiciary courts are functioning in a paperless mode.
184 eSewa Kendras have been established to improve access to justice in remote areas.
- Who
- Orissa High Court and Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal
- What
- Massive case backlog and digitization efforts in Orissa High Court
- When
- Data as of June 30, 2026
- Where
- Orissa High Court and district courts in Odisha
- Why
- To improve case management and access to justice
Judicial Reforms Advocates
Critics of Judicial System
Efficiency of Digitization
Judicial Reforms Advocates
Digitization efforts are significantly improving case management and reducing backlogs.
Critics of Judicial System
Despite digitization, the backlog persists, indicating systemic inefficiencies.
Access to Justice
Judicial Reforms Advocates
Efforts like eSewa Kendras are enhancing access to justice in remote areas.
Critics of Judicial System
The backlog and delays undermine the effectiveness of these efforts.
- Total Pending Cases
- 1,69,320
- Cases Pending Over a Decade
- 38,000+
- Cases Filed Over 20 Years Ago
- 7,035
- Cases Pending Over a Year
- 1,31,359
- Digitized Case Records
- 42.96 lakh
- Paperless Courts
- 18 (High Court) + 343 (District Courts)
- eSewa Kendras
- 184
- Virtual Hearings
- 7.61 lakh