Supreme Court Cites Bombay High Court's Overburdened Judges in Rejection of Plea

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea for expedited handling of an execution petition in the Bombay High Court, citing judicial overload. With only 64 judges against a sanctioned 92, the court highlighted the backlog and suggested the petitioner seek an expedited hearing directly from the high court.

The Supreme Court has declined a petition seeking quick resolution of an execution case pending in the Bombay High Court, citing the judiciary's excessive workload.

Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that the Bombay High Court operates with only 64 judges against an approved strength of 92, leading to substantial case backlogs.

The bench noted that each judge at the high court is dealing with over 100 cases, indicating it's impractical to issue directives for expedited procedures. Petitioners are advised to approach the high court for faster hearings.

(With inputs from agencies.)