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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) ====== | ||
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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. | ||
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| + | ===== 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: | ||
| + | * RTI for current vacancy + Collegium recommendation status | ||
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| + | ===== 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' | ||
| + | * 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 ===== | ||
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| + | Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | **Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[: | ||
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| + | ===== Frequently asked questions ===== | ||
| + | ==== Why so many vacancies? ==== | ||
| + | Combination of: appointment process delays, retirement, transfers, expansion of bench strength. | ||
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| + | ==== 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. | ||
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| + | ===== Summary + next step ===== | ||
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| + | <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. | ||
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| + | * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[: | ||
| + | * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[: | ||
| + | * **Helplines + grievance: | ||
| + | </ | ||
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| + | ===== Related ===== | ||
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| + | //Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.// | ||
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