This predicament is attributable to both the union and the state governments, collectively comprising the most substantial contributors to the litigation burden. “Government litigation is responsible for introducing significant challenges to the already overburdened Indian judiciary, with governmental litigants accounting for almost 46% of the cases currently pending” (Anand 2023). The reasons for excessive government litigation include systemic flaws, bureaucratic delays, lack of accountability, and inadequate domain expertise. For instance, government officials handling litigation often lack specialised legal knowledge, resulting in weak case preparation and unnecessary appeals. The absence of centralised case databases leads to critical information slippages.

Source: The Hindu January 05, 2024 16:36 UTC