Evening Courts in AP to Speed Up Disposal of Pending Cases!

The Central Government is planning to introduce a new initiative to reduce the backlog of pending cases in courts. Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that evening court sessions are being considered as a pilot project in collaboration with certain High Courts. Under the proposed arrangement, courts will function for additional hours after regular working hours, with hearings reportedly scheduled between 5 PM and 9 PM. The initiative aims to speed up case disposal and ensure quicker access to justice for citizens.

The pilot project is initially planned for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. The government is also considering utilising the services of retired judges to conduct hearings during the additional hours. The initiative will be evaluated based on its performance before considering its expansion to other states. Apart from evening courts, the government is also focusing on Lok Adalats and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce the burden on the judiciary.