AGARTALA: Tripura’s Chief Minister Manik Saha, who also holds the portfolio of the Law Department, stated that a total of 50,268 cases are currently pending in courts across Tripura.
Responding to a query raised by CPIM MLA Nirmal Biswas during the winter session of the assembly in Agartala on Friday, Dr. Saha said, “As of October 31, 2024, courts across Tripura have a total of 50,268 cases pending.
This includes 13,108 civil cases and 37,160 criminal cases. In the High Court of Tripura: 945 cases comprising 809 civil and 136 criminal cases are pending while the Subordinate Courts of Tripura has 49,323 cases comprising 12,299 civil and 37,024 criminal cases.”
He further mentioned that, as of November 25, 2024, a total of 429 rape cases are under trial in Tripura courts, including 28 cases in the High Court of Tripura and 401 cases in the Subordinate Courts.
CM Saha also remarked, “Data reveals significant variation in the disposal of rape cases in Tripura courts over the past four years. In 2021, a total of 105 cases were disposed of, including 14 in the High Court and 91 in Subordinate Courts. The number increased in 2022, with 186 cases disposed of, comprising 14 in the High Court and 172 in Subordinate Courts. In 2023, 226 cases were resolved, with 22 in the High Court and 204 in Subordinate Courts. As of November 25, 2024, 149 cases have been disposed of, including 14 in the High Court and 135 in Subordinate Courts.”