SC allows HC to appoint ad-hoc judges to deal with case backlog
- Posted on January 30, 2025
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SC allows HC to appoint ad-hoc judges to deal with case backlog
The Supreme Court authorized high courts to appoint ad-hoc judges, up to 10% of their sanctioned strength, to address pending criminal cases. This decision modifies the 2021 guidelines to allow these judges to sit in benches alongside sitting judges to expedite case resolution.
