Junior Science Refresher

Junior Science Refresher

Junior Science Refresher Published this article page no  44 An average of 5 FTCs were to be established for five years (200005) in each district by the state governments in consultation with the respective High Courts. 16 Pendency of cases in India  As of August 2019 there are over 3.5 crore cases pending across the Supreme Court the High Courts and the subordinate courts.  Of these subordinate courts account for over 87.3% pendency of cases followed by 12.5% pendency before the 24 High Courts.  As of 2017 High Courts have 403 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 1079 judges and subordinate courts have 5676 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 22704 judges.  Between 2006 and 2017 the number of vacancies in the High Courts has increased from 16% to 37% and in the subordinate courts from 19% to 25%.  The judges for these FTCs were appointed on an ad hoc basis. The High Courts selected them from amongst retired HC judges eligible judicial officers and members of the Bar.  By 2005 only 1562 were functional by 2005. The scheme was continued till 201011 under Supreme Courts direction. But by the end of 2011 only 1192 FTCs were functional.  Later the Central government discontinued the scheme but the state governments could establish FTCs from their own funds.  However if they decide to continue then the FTCs have to be made a permanent feature. States such as Arunachal Pradesh Assam Maharashtra Tamil Nadu and Kerala chose to do so Junior Science Refresher buy. 

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