Supreme Court releases report on judicial reforms, case backlog

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Report outlines progress on judicial efficiency, digital transformation, 86-point reform plan

The Supreme Court has released a comprehensive report detailing judicial and institutional reforms introduced between November 2024 and September 2026, highlighting efforts to speed up case disposal, reduce the backlog of pending cases and modernise court operations.

Titled Journey Through Reform and Innovation 2026, the report outlines progress on an 86-point judicial reform action plan, including improved case management, data-driven performance monitoring, expanded digital services and measures to make justice more accessible to the public.

The report provides an overview of reforms undertaken over nearly two years, with particular emphasis on improving judicial efficiency and strengthening institutional accountability.

According to the report, the Supreme Court has recorded a significant increase in the number of cases decided, while special attention has been given to resolving old and long-pending cases.

The reforms aim to improve the management of judicial proceedings, ensure the timely disposal of priority cases and reduce delays that affect litigants seeking justice.

A structured mechanism has been established to oversee implementation of the 86-point judicial reform action plan, according to the report.

The framework includes monitoring systems, dedicated working groups and regular review meetings to track progress and assess the implementation of proposed measures.

The report also highlights efforts to strengthen institutional accountability through data-driven monitoring of judicial performance, allowing progress and operational challenges to be assessed more systematically.

Digital transformation is another major component of the Supreme Court’s reform programme. The report outlines the expansion of digital services and the modernisation of judicial procedures to improve efficiency and facilitate access to court-related information and services.

It also highlights the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of broader efforts to modernise judicial operations and support more effective court administration.

The reform programme also includes measures aimed at improving the experience of litigants and strengthening public access to justice.

These initiatives include the timely disposal of priority cases, the establishment of model trial courts and steps to make judicial processes more accessible to people seeking legal remedies.

The report presents these measures as part of a broader effort to address delays, improve case management and make the justice system more responsive to the needs of litigants.

The Supreme Court’s Journey Through Reform and Innovation 2026 report covers judicial and institutional reforms carried out from November 2024 to September 2026. It brings together updates on case disposal, backlog reduction, digital services, institutional accountability and implementation of the 86-point reform plan.

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