The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's legal system experiences severe delays that trap citizens in cycles of adjournments spanning years or decades. High-profile cases progress faster while average citizens face procedural obstacles. The phrase 'justice delayed is justice denied' has become standard practice rather than warning. Experts argue judicial reform is a fundamental human rights crisis requiring systemic reimagining of how courts deliver fairness.
Key Entities
Indian legal systemjudiciaryjudicial reformcourts