The Union Ministry of Law and Justice informed the Lok Sabha that there are more than 4.76 crore pending cases in various courts in India. This includes over 63.66 lakh cases in High Courts and 92,101 cases in the Supreme Court as of December 31, 2025. The data from the National Judicial Data Grid revealed a significant backlog in the judicial system.
Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the total pending cases in district and subordinate courts stood at 4,76,57,328 by the end of 2025. Additionally, the Supreme Court had 92,101 pending cases, showing an 11.40% increase over the past three years. The High Courts collectively had 63,66,023 pending cases, with the Allahabad High Court leading with 12,07,240 cases.
The data highlighted a 5.84% increase in pendency in district and subordinate courts over the last three years. Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of pending cases at 1,13,45,328, followed by Maharashtra and West Bengal. The government emphasized that case disposal falls under the judiciary’s purview but outlined initiatives to expedite the process. These efforts include infrastructure enhancement, court computerization, vacancy filling, and the promotion of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
