Vacancies of High Court judges have fallen to about 26%, the lowest in ten years, but roughly 64 lakh cases are still pending in the High Courts.
WHAT HAPPENED
Data as of 1 November 2026 show that about 26% of sanctioned High Court judge posts are vacant, the lowest share in a decade.
KEY FACTS
- Sanctioned strength: up from 906 judges in 2014 to 1,122.
- Pending cases in High Courts: about 64 lakh.
- Allahabad High Court: 56 vacancies out of 160 sanctioned posts.
EXAM ANGLE
High Court judges are appointed by the President under Article 217 on the collegium's recommendation. There are 25 High Courts in India.
SOURCE AND DATE
News reports of 7 and 8 November 2026. Added to this collection on 9 November 2026.