• Dr. S. James
• Prof.Dr.Harikumar Prallathadka

The Indian judicial system is plagued by a persistent backlog of cases, a challenge that has significantly hindered the delivery of timely justice. Subordinate judiciary, particularly District Courts, plays a pivotal role in addressing this issue. This study focuses on the role of the subordinate judiciary in reducing the backlog of cases, with a case study of the Subordinate Courts in Imphal, Manipur. It examines the causes contributing to the backlog, including insufficient infrastructure, a shortage of judicial officers, procedural inefficiencies, and a growing population. It evaluates the effectiveness of these initiatives in expediting case disposal and highlights challenges that still need to be addressed, such as the need for greater judicial training, technological advancements, and resource allocation. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the functioning of Subordinate Courts in Imphal, contributing to a broader understanding of how subordinate courts across India can work towards reducing the backlog of cases and ensuring faster delivery of justice. This study examines the role of the subordinate judiciary in reducing case pendency, with a specific focus on the Subordinate Courts of Imphal, Manipur. It investigates the primary factors contributing to delays, including procedural complexities, shortage of judges, frequent adjournments, and infrastructural deficiencies. The research further explores various reforms and innovative measures adopted by the Subordinate Courts in Imphal to address these challenges. These include the digitization of court records, e-courts initiatives, fast-track courts, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, and judicial case management strategies. The effectiveness of these interventions is analysed to assess their impact on the rate of case disposal.

Subordinate Judiciary, District Courts, Case Backlog, Judicial Delays, Case Disposal.

"Role of Subordinate Courts in Reducing Case Backlog: A Case Study of Subordinate Courts of Imphal, Manipur", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.d45-d58, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502306.pdf

"Role of Subordinate Courts in Reducing Case Backlog: A Case Study of Subordinate Courts of Imphal, Manipur", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppd45-d58, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502306.pdf