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NJDG — National Judicial Data Grid (judicial transparency portal, 2026)
Quick answer: NJDG is India's judicial dashboard at njdg.ecourts.gov.in. Pendency, disposal rates, age-wise + nature-wise breakdown for 16,000+ courts. Free, real-time.
Key facts
- NJDG covers 16,000+ district + subordinate courts
- High Courts have own dashboards (linked from NJDG)
- Pendency: total, < 1 year, 1-5 years, 5-10 years, > 10 years
- Court-wise + judge-wise data (where staffing permits)
- Real-time updates from CIS (Case Information System)
- RTI to court if specific data missing
Step-by-step
- Visit njdg.ecourts.gov.in — No login.
- Choose state + district + court establishment — Or search by court ID.
- View pendency dashboard — Total + age-wise + nature-wise.
- Drill down to specific judge / case type — Where data available.
- Download CSV / PDF — For analysis.
- RTI for missing categories — Court PIO.
Common issues
- Specific court missing data — court not yet on CIS or recent migration.
- Judge-wise data unavailable — court-level only available; RTI for judge-wise breakdown.
- Old pending cases — long-pending cases don't auto-resolve; RTI for cause + bench movement.
- Cross-state comparison harder — each HC has own portal; NJDG aggregates.
If stuck — file an RTI
Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, listing logic, judges' assets) are disclosable via RTI to the court PIO.
1. Status of my case no. _____ as on date. 2. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days. 3. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months. 4. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection. 5. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority.
Auto-fill the PIO + your case: Open the AI RTI Drafter →
Frequently asked questions
Real-time?
Updated daily from CIS. Some lag for smaller courts.
Citation in research?
Yes — NJDG is officially recognised judicial statistics source.
Pendency vs backlog distinction?
NJDG uses both. Pendency = all unresolved; backlog = > 1 year typically.
Data CSV download?
Yes — direct CSV available for many views.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: NJDG is India's judicial dashboard at njdg.ecourts.gov.in. Pendency, disposal rates, age-wise + nature-wise breakdown for 16,000+ courts. Free, real-time.
- AI RTI Drafter: Auto-fill PIO + your case
- Browse all eCourts guides: eCourts index
- Helplines + grievance: 32 helplines
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

