4.1 lakh cases pending in IIOJK courts, 26,000 remain unresolved for decade
Srinagar: More than 4.1 lakh cases are pending before courts in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with over 26,000 cases having remained unresolved for more than a decade, exposing the serious backlog and delays confronting the justice system in the occupied territory.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the latest data furnished by the Indian Ministry of Law and Justice in the Lok Sabha shows that 3,65,645 cases were pending before District and Subordinate Courts in Jammu and Kashmir as of July 30, 2026.
Of these, 20,767 cases had remained pending for more than 10 years, while 63,876 cases had been pending for more than five years.
The High Court of occupied Jammu and Kashmir had another 44,557 cases pending, including 6,106 cases that had crossed the 10-year mark and 7,328 that had remained unresolved for more than five years.
The prolonged pendency has raised concerns over access to timely justice for people in the occupied territory, particularly those whose cases have remained unresolved for years. The figures also highlight the continuing challenges faced by ordinary people seeking judicial relief.
The huge backlog in IIOJK courts betrays the mockery of justice. Prolonged judicial delays can place an additional burden on families and individuals awaiting decisions on matters affecting their rights, livelihoods and personal freedom.
The parliamentary data comes amid broader concerns over governance and the functioning of institutions in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where people continue to demand greater accountability, protection of rights and restoration of democratic institutions.
