Judicial Reforms: Speed, Access and Accountability
The Indian judiciary, the third pillar of a democratic republic, faces three challenges: speed, access, and accountability. With over 5.3 crore cases pending across various courts by mid-2025, justice delivery has become slow, costly, and often beyond the reach of the marginalized. Meaningful judicial reforms are indispensable to modernize the system, and ensure that justice is not only available but also timely, affordable, and transparent, for the maxim “justice delayed is justice denied” holds greater relevance today than ever before.
Recent Developments
- The Andhra Pradesh High Court has mandated daily hearings and a six-month timeline to ensure speedy disposal ....
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