Massive Case Backlog Cripples Margao Courts

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MARGAO: Justice continues to elude thousands in Margao, where an alarming number of cases remain unresolved for years, eroding public faith in the judicial system.

As of January 31, 2025, Margao’s trial courts recorded 9,079 pending matters — 5,276 civil and 3,803 criminal cases — according to data from the court’s official website.

Margao currently houses several courts under the Senior Division — including the Chief Judicial Magistrate (A-Court) and the First, Second, and Third Additional Courts — along with six Junior Division Courts (C through G). However, nearly half of these courts remain non-functional due to staff shorta

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