“Justice delayed is Justice denied” did not get better practical meaning before. Eerie silence prevailing in the judicial lobbies and slackened attitude of lawyers has resulted in judicial anarchy soaring all around.
In a recent case when a judge delivered record verdicts of 110 cases in a day, it brought back smiles on the faces of common men, but the plum expectations of advocates and lawyers seemed to have washed down the drain as year long pending cases provide a cornucopia of wealth and income opportunities to them.
Prolonged delays in clearing off cases only highlight the Shylockean instinct of the lawmakers and penury of the judicial system vandalizing the very essence of judicial framework of our country. India cannot claim its prowess in services industry internationally unless it finds some “Young Turks” who can provide instant relief to the justice seekers. It should not forget that legal fabric is one of the anchors of success and prosperity for a democratic nation.
Justice delayed is definitely justice denied, but coming of verdicts at a time when actual case filers are dead and their progenies have to bear the repercussions, is almost equal to injustice. Incremental wastage of their hard earned money on fee and documents adds to their woes.
Judicial infrastructure is in dire need of help and prompt action to do away with the existing lacunae. Day is not far when the above adage will describe “Justice delayed” as “Justice denied, detestable and dissident”.
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