Sri Lanka to create 7 new courts to clear case backlog: Minister

Sri Lanka to establish seven new courts amid acute judge shortage and a 1.1 million–case backlog. • Sri Lanka Brief

Sri Lanka will establish seven new courts in an effort to clear a backlog of around 1.1 million civil and criminal cases, but a severe shortage of judges remains the key constraint, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said. The new courts will include five courts at the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court Complex, comprising civil High Courts and commercial courts, he said. The exact type of courts to be set up will depend on case requirements, Nana…

Sri Lanka to create 7 new courts to clear case backlog: Minister

Sri Lanka Establishes Seven New Courts to Address Case Backlog, Announces Minister

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is set to establish seven new courts to address a backlog of approximately 1.1 million civil and criminal cases, as announced by Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara. Among these, five courts will be located in the Aluthkade MCC building, encompassing civil high courts and commercial courts. The specific types of these courts will be determined based on case requirements, Nanayakkara informed reporters. He noted,…