The Center is awaiting High Court names for ad hoc judge appointments.

• The Supreme Court has allowed High Courts to appoint ad hoc judges to address a backlog of over 18 lakh criminal cases.
• The appointment is limited to two to five judges, not exceeding 10% of the total sanctioned strength.
• The Union Law Ministry has not received any recommendations from respective High Court collegiums for appointing ad hoc judges.
• The procedure for appointing ad hoc judges follows a similar path as regular judges, with the President giving assent.
• The Supreme Court Bench relaxed certain conditions and kept others in abeyance.