Time-Bound Disposal of Cases to Expedite the Delivery of Justice and affordabe by all in India

The delay in the disposal of cases in Indian courts remains a significant hurdle to the nation's progress.

As the saying goes, "Justice delayed is justice denied." The number of pending cases in courts continues to rise, exacerbating the burden on the judicial system. To address the growing backlog, several measures have been proposed, including: increasing the number of judges, simplifying procedural laws, implementing time-bound legal processes, ensuring high-quality substantive laws that leave no room for evasion, expediting court procedures, curbing delays caused by parties and court officers, extending court working hours, ensuring prompt service of notices, and enabling digital submissions of reports, including investigation reports, to courts and opposing parties.

Additionally, the timely delivery of judgments, regular training for judges to keep them up-to-date with legal developments and enhance their efficiency, adherence to professional conduct by judges, and their accountability for both judicial and nonjudicial actions are critical. Improvements in legislative drafting (including in Hindi), the quality of legal education, and legal practice to meet international standards are also necessary. Moreover, effective and mandatory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including tribunals, should be integrated into the regular judicial process. The establishment of Gram Nyayalayas and enhanced infrastructure, including comprehensive computerization of court proceedings and the training of judicial staff and lawyers, are crucial steps forward.

Public Discontent with the Judicial Process