Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Women's Commission Faces 30,000 Pending Cases
The Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women has a lot of cases to handle—over 30,000 are waiting to be dealt with.
The Commission was restarted in May 2024 after being inactive for nearly seven years.
So far, they have handled a few hundred cases, but it might take about three years to clear all the backlog.
They are trying to handle 1,000 old cases each month while also taking new cases.
They usually hold hearings in Bhopal but plan to go to other cities like Jabalpur and Indore soon.
Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women has over 30,000 pending cases.
The Commission was reconstituted in May 2024 after a seven-year gap.
So far, 326 cases have been disposed of, with a target of 1,000 cases per month.
Hearings are currently held in Bhopal, with plans to expand to other cities.
It may take three years to clear the backlog, with around 20,000 new cases expected.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women
- What
- Clearing a backlog of 30,000 pending cases
- When
- Reconstituted in May 2024, with hearings starting May 25
- Where
- Bhopal, with plans to expand to other cities
- Why
- To address the massive backlog of cases pending before the Commission
Need for Immediate Action
Gradual Process
Clearing Backlog
Need for Immediate Action
The Commission should expedite the process to clear the backlog of cases more quickly.
Gradual Process
The Commission is working at a steady pace to clear the backlog, aiming to dispose of 1,000 old cases monthly.
- Total Pending Cases
- 30,000
- Cases Disposed So Far
- 326
- Monthly Target
- 1,000 cases
- Expected New Cases
- 20,000
- Hearing Days
- Mondays and Tuesdays
- Upcoming Hearing Locations
- Jabalpur, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, Sagar, Bhind, Morena, Shivpuri, Ratlam, Mandsaur