Pendency of cases in SC continues to decline

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (SABAH): After witnessing a decline, by 1182 cases, in the backlog of pending cases in the last four months, Supreme Court of Pakistan, during the last week ending 10th June 2022, disposed of 568 cases whereas the institution of cases was 183 thereby reducing the backlog by further 385 cases.

Supreme Court of Pakistan, being cognizant of pendency and backlog of cases, will be functioning with the maximum strength at Principal seat as well as branch registries to dispense justice to the public at large during summer spell that is commencing from today (Monday).

In the first week of summer spell, four benches of Supreme Court have been constituted i.e., three at Principal Seat and one at Karachi Branch Registry with two larger benches on 13-14 June 2022. The same routine will be followed during the entire summer spell in current year.