Supreme Court Alarmed by 8.82 Lakh Unexecuted Civil Decree Cases Across India

Oct 19, 2025 11:03 pm CST

India's Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the "alarming" backlog of 8.82 lakh execution petitions pending nationwide, undermining justice delivery. Despite 3.38 lakh cases being resolved in six months, the court has directed high courts to expedite proceedings and hold presiding officers accountable for delays, emphasizing that prolonged execution periods "constitute a travesty of justice."