Judiciary – a crumbling pillar of Indian democracy?- Speeding up delivery of justice in India

Overview

The famous quote of George Washington which is over two centuries old is still valid: ëthe administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.í The current judicial scenario in India does not live up to this adage in a number of its manifestations. This Discussion Paper looks at one of them ñ that of the staggering arrears in disposal of cases in various courts ñ estimated at 3.2 crore. After stating the problem, the paper discusses its various causes, steps/reforms taken to address the malaise and finally suggests a way forward for stimulating further discussions.