Minister for Law and Justice,

Honorable Minister Sir,

I would like to bring to your notice a fact that confront every Indian citizen at some point in their lives and hence is important enough to be addressed urgently.

Timely and effective justice delivery is expected in any democracy. In India, an ordinary civil case takes up to a decade to reach a conclusion. Criminal cases that have complications take 25 years or more to conclude. Considering that the productive lifespan in India is around 35 years, this clearly is beyond unacceptable. The intent of this petition is to seek ways to better our systems.

There are many possibilities for justice delivery. Historically, there was quick and efficient justice available in ancient India. There is an urgent need for deep structural changes and a total overhaul of the system, not a cleaning of the Augean stables.

Could we start from scratch to create a new Justice delivery system ?. Would it not be better to think in terms of the perspective of the victim. To create a Justice delivery system that is transparent, less stressful and time bound. Could simpler cases be resolved within a week or two and with six months for the most complex ones ?. Should there not be adequate protection for the victim and the witnesses from hardships due to the case ?. The task needs immense energy and resolve but future generations will surely benefit from this.

India surely deserves the finest and quickest criminal justice system in the world. I am confident you can make a beginning in resolving these things.

Thank you,

regards,

Anoop