Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has initiated a program aimed at expediting the justice system by resolving pending cases promptly. This initiative focuses on addressing the gaps in the justice delivery process to ensure quicker outcomes. Under this effort, special attention is being given to accelerating the disposal of pending cases in forensic science laboratories.
The new criminal laws prioritize swift justice, leading to the expeditious resolution of pending cases in forensic science laboratories. Chief Minister Fadnavis has directed the launch of a special campaign to clear the backlog under the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories. Regular reviews are being conducted to maintain the momentum in the disposal process.
In 2025, the Directorate’s laboratories had 1.81 lakh pending cases, with 2.94 lakh new cases received. By the end of December 2025, through the special drive, a total of 3,96,879 cases were resolved, significantly reducing the number of pending cases to 79,542. Operational standards across all departments have been enhanced as part of this campaign.
Every officer and employee of the Directorate is working extended hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., including government holidays, to clear the backlog efficiently. Despite the existing capacity to dispose of around 2 to 2.15 lakh cases, Chief Minister Fadnavis’ directives have led to the successful resolution of 3,96,879 cases, including an additional 1,02,413 cases beyond the backlog. The ‘Conventional Forensic’ division alone disposed of 3,96,275 cases by the end of December 2025.
From February 2026 onwards, cases will be analyzed on the same day they are received to eliminate delays and ensure timely justice delivery. The Directorate is also swiftly clearing pending cases in divisions such as Computer Crime, Cyber, Audio, and Audio-Visual. With these efforts, victims can expect a faster resolution to their cases, eliminating the long wait for justice.
