Open problems · Courts & judiciary
Too few judges
India has about 15 working judges per million people. The Law Commission recommended 50 per million in 1987.
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What we know
Even if every sanctioned post were filled, India would have about 22 judges per million people. In July 2026, 341 of 1,122 High Court judge posts (30%) were vacant, and 7,310 posts were vacant in district courts.
Open questions
- How many judge posts are vacant in your district and High Court, and for how long?
- How long does it take to fill a vacancy, from the day it opens to the day a judge joins?
- Where does the appointment process stall most often?
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