Allahabad High Court Advocates Litigation Impact Assessments for New Bills
New bills should have clause on litigation impact assessment, advises Allahabad High Court
The Indian Express
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The Allahabad High Court in Uttar Pradesh, India, has urged the Parliament and state legislatures to include a 'Litigation Impact Assessment' clause in new bills to address the rising backlog of cases. This recommendation comes as the court seeks to create 9,149 additional courts to improve judicial efficiency and meet the demands of increasing litigation.
- 01The Allahabad High Court is concerned about the backlog of cases in Uttar Pradesh's courts.
- 02The court recommends a 'Litigation Impact Assessment' for new legislation to foresee and manage litigation impacts.
- 03A suo motu petition has been filed for the creation of 9,149 new courts in the state.
- 04Due to financial constraints, only 900 new courts will be established in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- 05The court has set a deadline for the state government to respond to its requests regarding court expansion.
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The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the growing backlog of litigation in Uttar Pradesh, advocating for a 'Litigation Impact Assessment' clause to be included in all new bills passed by Parliament and state legislatures. This recommendation aims to address the increasing rate of litigation and ensure that necessary judicial infrastructure is in place before new laws are enacted. The court highlighted that every new law can create or modify rights, leading to potential litigation. In response to a suo motu petition filed in April 2025, the court called for the establishment of 9,149 additional courts to improve the judicial system's efficiency. However, due to financial limitations, the state government has agreed to create only 900 new courts in the fiscal year 2025-2026. The court has emphasized the need for timely responses from the state government regarding the implementation of these changes, urging that frivolous queries should not delay the process. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
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The establishment of additional courts is expected to reduce the backlog of cases, leading to quicker resolutions for litigants in Uttar Pradesh. This will benefit individuals seeking justice and improve the overall efficiency of the judicial system.
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