That’s not a typo. A decade ago, that was a full year’s workload. What’s worse? A big chunk of these aren’t constitutional crises; they’re divorce transfers, bail pleas, and litigants gaming the system. One marriage gone wrong? Five cases across five states. The highest court in India is becoming a glorified district court. And no, this isn’t about corruption or incompetence; it’s about structure. A lawyer with 20 years inside the SC says the fix doesn’t need new laws. Just three smart tweaks: A "Constitutional Division" to handle only big, groundbreaking cases. A revival of certificates; let High Courts filter appeals before they reach SC. And smarter case listings; no more random Mondays. The SC wasn’t meant to be a dumping ground. It was meant to be a beacon. If we don’t fix this now, we risk losing legal certainty; and with it, the soul of our judiciary.