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Bombay HC Judge Couldn't Upload Judgement for 6 Months: A Wake-Up Call on Judicial Workload

Bombay HC Introduction In an eye-opening admission that shines a harsh light on India’s overburdened judicial system, a judge from the Bombay High Court recently stated that he couldn't upload a judgement for six months due to an overwhelming workload. The judge went on to add that he works till 2 AM every day just to keep up. This candid revelation is not just a personal struggle — it's a reflection of the systemic challenges plaguing the Indian judiciary. The Shocking Disclosure During a recent court proceeding, the judge confessed: “I couldn’t upload a judgement for six months because I am overworked. I’m working till 2 AM daily.” Such a statement coming from the higher judiciary is rare — and deeply concerning. It exposes the human cost behind the backlog of over 5 crore pending cases in Indian courts. Judges Are Human Too This incident reminds us that judges are not machines . Behind every order, every verdict, and every reserved judgement lies ho...