Answer:
D. decrease between 1940 and 1965 but has increase since 1965.
Step-by-step explanation:
The number of law suits and filed cases in Supreme Court has increase after 1965. Earlier than that the number of cases filed in Supreme Court were very few and usually the high court decides and provides the judgement regarding the case. After 1965, people started filing an appeal of review to Supreme court over the decision of High Court.