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Court vacancy data — RTI to HC + SC (2026 guide)

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 +metatag-keywords=(court vacancy rti, judge vacancy hc sc, judicial vacancy data, hc judges sanction)
 +metatag-description=(HC + SC vacancies: over 1,000 across India (2024). RTI to court for sanctioned vs working strength.)
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 +====== Court vacancy data — RTI to HC + SC (2026 guide) ======
 +
 +{{ :social:auto:ecourts-rti-court-vacancy.png?direct&1200 }}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Quick answer:** Court vacancy data: per the Department of Justice + NJDG, 1,000+ HC + SC judge vacancies as of 2024. Pendency directly correlates. RTI to Court PIO + %%DoJ%% for granular data.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Key facts =====
 +  * HC sanctioned strength: ~1,108 (2024)
 +  * HC working strength: ~700 (varies)
 +  * SC sanctioned: 34 (incl. CJI)
 +  * SC working: typically 30-34
 +  * Judge appointment: Collegium-decided, President appoints
 +  * RTI for current vacancy + Collegium recommendation status
 +
 +===== Step-by-step =====
 +  - **Check Department of Justice website** — doj.gov.in publishes summary.
 +  - **Check specific HC website** — For its own vacancy.
 +  - **RTI to Court PIO** — For granular: sanctioned, working, vacant, pending Collegium.
 +  - **RTI to %%DoJ%%** — For appointment process status.
 +  - **Track via NJDG dashboard** — Pendency correlation visible.
 +
 +===== Common issues =====
 +  * Specific judge's assignment status — RTI for transfer order + assigned bench.
 +  * Long-pending Collegium recommendation — RTI for processing status.
 +  * Government refusing to act on Collegium — political matter; RTI for institutional response.
 +  * Sanction increase requested — RTI for proposal status.
 +
 +===== 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.
 +
 +<code>
 +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.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Why so many vacancies? ====
 +Combination of: appointment process delays, retirement, transfers, expansion of bench strength.
 +
 +==== Impact on cases? ====
 +Direct — fewer judges = longer pendency. NJDG quantifies.
 +
 +==== Can citizens demand faster appointment? ====
 +Limited — political process. PILs have driven some appointments.
 +
 +==== Vacancy data outdated? ====
 +Update lag of 30-90 days possible. RTI for as-on-date.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Court vacancy data: per the Department of Justice + NJDG, 1,000+ HC + SC judge vacancies as of 2024. Pendency directly correlates. RTI to Court PIO + %%DoJ%% for granular data.
 +
 +  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
 +  * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[:ecourts:start|eCourts index]]
 +  * **Helplines + grievance:** [[:helplines:start|32 helplines]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts + judicial guides]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>ecourts rti-court-vacancy judicial citizen-services}}