Explained: Why the Supreme Court may be hearing too many Special Leave Petitions
India's Supreme Court is grappling with over 96,000 cases, averaging 2,500 per judge after its strength was raised to 38 judges. Despite this increase, the number of Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) continues to grow, raising concerns about whether stricter admission filters could alleviate the backlog while ensuring access to justice. A review of this situation is ongoing.