Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Jharkhand High Court Delivers 32 Judgments After SC Scrutiny
Judges at the Jharkhand High Court were taking a very long time to make decisions on many important cases, some for over half a year.
The country's highest court, the Supreme Court, noticed this and told them to speed up, even suggesting they use their vacation time to write down their decisions.
The High Court judges reported that they have now finished deciding 32 of these old cases and promised to finish all the remaining ones within the next month.
This is important because people are waiting for these decisions, especially when the cases involve serious crimes.
The Jharkhand High Court has delivered 32 out of 61 pending judgments where verdicts were reserved for over six months.
The Supreme Court was informed that the remaining judgments will be pronounced within a month.
The High Court faced scrutiny from the Supreme Court for delays in pronouncing judgments, especially in criminal matters.
The Supreme Court had previously suggested judges take leave to focus on writing pending judgments.
The apex court is monitoring the situation and has posted the case for hearing in January.
- Who
- The Jharkhand High Court
- What
- Delivered 32 judgments in cases where verdicts were reserved for over six months, out of a total of 61 pending cases.
- When
- On Friday (November 17, 2023, implied), with remaining judgments expected within a month. The Supreme Court had previously advised on August 8.
- Where
- Jharkhand High Court (verdicts delivered); Supreme Court, New Delhi (information conveyed)
- Why
- In response to scrutiny from the Supreme Court regarding delays in pronouncing judgments, particularly in crucial criminal matters.
Jharkhand High Court
Supreme Court
Judgment Delivery Timeline
Jharkhand High Court
Has delivered 32 out of 61 pending judgments reserved for over six months and commits to completing the rest within a month.
Supreme Court
Expressed concern over the delay in pronouncing judgments, particularly in criminal matters, and urged judges to use leave to clear backlogs.
- Total Pending Judgments (Reserved > 6 Months)
- 61
- Judgments Delivered
- 32
- Timeline for Remaining Judgments
- Within one month
- Supreme Court Bench
- Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi
- Supreme Court Hearing Date
- January (tagged with connected matters)
