The district courts in Gurugram, Haryana, India, are currently facing a significant backlog with 309,810 cases pending. Among these, 265,414 are criminal and 44,396 are civil matters. Alarmingly, over 2,000 cases have remained unresolved for more than a decade. Nearly 69% of the pending cases have been awaiting judgment for over a year, while 45% are classified as 'excessively dated' due to prolonged adjournments often exceeding three months. In March, the courts managed to dispose of 11,564 cases, including 10,500 criminal and 1,010 civil cases, indicating ongoing efforts to tackle the backlog. Legal experts attribute the delays to structural constraints, notably the inadequacy of the new court complex, which has only 55 courtrooms despite the district having 70 judges. This shortage forces many judges to operate from temporary spaces, affecting their efficiency and morale. Senior public prosecutor JS Jangra emphasized the need for better coordination between police and judiciary, suggesting that granting prosecutors greater authority to recommend early case disposal could alleviate some of the burdens. The Supreme Court has urged lower courts to prioritize cases pending for over five years. The backlog not only strains the judicial system but also places immense pressure on appellants who face long waits for hearings, impacting them financially, physically, and mentally.