Surkhet District Court Disposes Over 1,900 Cases in One Year

Case Disposal Achieves 91.79% of Target
The Surkhet District Court has made significant progress in case resolution during the fiscal year 2081/82, disposing of 1,924 cases. This achievement represents 91.79% of its annual target of 2,096 cases. The court successfully resolved 66.07% of its total caseload, which stood at 2,912 cases comprising both carried-over and newly registered cases.

Case Load Composition
At the start of the fiscal year, the court inherited 1,003 pending cases from previous years. During the year, an additional 1,909 new cases were registered, bringing the total caseload to 2,912 cases. Despite the substantial disposal rate, 988 cases remain unresolved and have been carried forward to the next fiscal year.

Backlog Analysis Reveals Lingering Challenges
The remaining cases include some concerning delays:

• 7 cases pending for over 2 years

• 41 cases unresolved for more than 18 months

• 163 cases waiting for resolution beyond 1 year

Judicial Performance Highlights
The court's judges demonstrated varying levels of productivity:

• District Judge Deepak Dhakal led with 756 cases disposed

• Judge Basantraj Joshi resolved 611 cases

• Judge Nilkantha Baral cleared 523 cases

• Judges Hiran Prasad Bhandari and Manoj Shrestha disposed of 19 and 15 cases respectively

Conclusion
While the court has made commendable progress in case disposal, the remaining backlog - particularly cases pending for extended periods - indicates ongoing challenges in the judicial process. The performance data reveals significant disparities in productivity among judges, suggesting potential areas for process optimization. The court's achievement in meeting nearly 92% of its annual target demonstrates improved efficiency but also highlights the need for continued focus on clearing aged cases.