SUBHASH SHARMA AND OTHERS vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the Union of India has a constitutional obligation to maintain the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts, as per Articles 32, 124, and 217 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the administration of justice is crucial for social, economic, and political aspects, and thus, an efficient judicial system requires adequate judge strength. The Court also noted that the backlog in courts is a national problem and called for immediate attention to ensure the judicial system is appropriately manned, thereby making the writ petitions maintainable.