Sikkim High Court Struggles With Just Two Judges, Delays Intra-Court Appeals

The Sikkim High Court is functioning with a working strength of just two judges, a number that has left the court unable to take up intra‑court appeals. These appeals, which are filed by parties seeking review of decisions from lower courts, have been delayed as the reduced bench cannot manage the caseload. The shortage of judges has led to a backlog, affecting litigants who are waiting for their cases to be heard. Legal experts have urged the state government to appoint additional judges to restore the court’s capacity. The issue has drawn attention to the broader challenges faced by the judiciary in Sikkim.