Over 15.8 lakh cases pending in Delhi trial courts: NJDG report

Delhi’s trial courts are burdened with over 15.8 lakh pending cases, with counsel not available, court stays and procedural delays emerging as the primary contributors. According to data from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), magisterial cases account for the largest share, with 10,05,813 cases pending across Delhi district courts. These are followed by 2,92,670 miscellaneous criminal applications, 96,495 civil suits, and 40,964 sessions cases. Other pending matters include 20,955 miscellaneous civil cases and 20,043 motor accident claim petitions.