L-G nods for creation of 10 additional Family Courts to deal with the staggering backlog of cases
Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V K Saxena approves the establishment of 10 additional Family Courts in the capital. The approval comes after a prolonged wait since the initial proposal in October 2019.
This decision, prompted by a 2019 Full Court recommendation, aims to address the staggering backlog of cases, some pending for over a decade.
With approximately 46,000 cases awaiting resolution in Delhi’s Family Courts, the expansion is a timely response to the increasing demand for family-related legal adjudications.
The move reflects a commitment to expediting justice delivery and alleviating the strain on existing Family Courts, where a significant portion of staff operates in a diverted capacity from other departments.
Of the 46,000 pending cases in Family Courts in Delhi, the lowest 1,321 are pending with Principal Judge, Family Court, Saket; and the highest 3,654 are pending with Family Court, Rohini.
According to Family Court HQ, Dwarka, there are about 150-200 on average being registered with Family Courts on a daily basis.
The new courts will be led by 10 appointed judges, and the approval includes the creation of 71 supporting positions, ranging from readers to drivers.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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