Chief Justice Gavai Addresses Rs 6.85 Lakh Crore Case Backlog at ITAT: Calls for Comprehensive Judicial Reforms

Oct 09, 2025 03:52 pm CST

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has highlighted the critical issue of case backlogs in India's judicial system, revealing that disputes worth Rs 6.85 lakh crore remain pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. While commending ITAT for reducing pending cases from 85,000 to 24,000 over five years, Justice Gavai called for comprehensive reforms addressing appointments, technology, and case management to strengthen the tribunal's efficiency and credibility.