Supreme Court explores ad hoc judges for criminal appeal backlog

The Supreme Court has advised the appointment of ad hoc judges under Article 224A of the Constitution to High Courts to address the backlog of criminal appeal cases. This measure is vital due to prolonged delays in hearings, with fresh appeals in Allahabad HC taking an average of 35 years.

Supreme Court explores ad hoc judges for criminal appeal backlog
The Supreme Court has advised the appointment of ad hoc judges under Article 224A of the Constitution to High Courts to address the backlog of criminal appeal cases. This measure is vital due to prolonged delays in hearings, with fresh appeals in Allahabad HC taking an average of 35 years.