SHILLONG, JAN 8: The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Shillong, has showcased notable efficiency in judicial functioning by disposing of a significant number of long-pending cases, reflecting sustained efforts to reduce backlog and ensure timely justice.
According to official pendency and disposal data released on Thursday, a total of 44,273 cases have been disposed of across all establishments under the Shillong District Judiciary. The figures underline the courts’ continued commitment to improving case management and expediting the delivery of justice.
An age-wise analysis of pending cases reveals that the highest number fall in the 5–10 years category with 1,848 cases, followed by 2–5 years (1,801 cases), 0–2 years (1,162 cases), and cases pending for over 10 years (1,237 cases). At present, the total number of pending cases across all courts stands at 6,148.
During the reporting period alone, district courts disposed of 1,803 cases, bringing the combined total of disposed and pending cases to 22,371. This highlights the judiciary’s consistent and focused approach towards systematically reducing long-standing backlogs.
Senior judicial officers said a series of corrective and reformative measures are being implemented to further streamline court functioning. These include stricter adherence to scheduled hearings and a special focus on expediting cases that have been pending for more than a decade.
The disposed cases span a wide range of matters, including civil and criminal disputes, land-related cases, matrimonial and family issues, as well as public interest and community-related matters. Many of these had remained unresolved for years due to heavy caseloads, but recent administrative and procedural improvements have helped accelerate their resolution.
Members of the public have welcomed the faster pace of case disposal, expressing satisfaction that judicial efficiency has not come at the cost of fairness. They noted that verdicts continue to be delivered strictly in accordance with the law, safeguarding the rights of all parties.
There has also been appreciation for the dedication and hard work of judicial officers and court staff of the Shillong District Court. Several families affected by prolonged legal battles have described the recent developments as a major relief.
With growing public optimism, there is hope that the Shillong District Judiciary will maintain this proactive approach, further reducing pendency and easing the hardships faced by litigants due to prolonged legal proceedings.
