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Supreme Court unhappy with pace of justice delivery system

Supreme Court asked the Centre to formulate a policy within four weeks to speed up trials

New Delhi: Expressing concern over the slow pace of justice delivery system in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to formulate a policy within four weeks to speed up trial in criminal cases, saying it is not a good sign for democracy and good governance.

A bench headed by Chief Justice R.M. Lodha said that solution of the problem does not lie in fast-tracking one category of cases but to overhaul the entire system.

“I am sorry to say but criminal justice system is not moving at a speed which I would like to see. We need more courts and improved infrastructure,” Justice Lodha said.

“Fast tracking of justice is needed for all cases not only for one category. Ask the government to convene a meeting with the chief secretary and the law secretary of states to formulate policy for speeding up the justice delivery system,” he told attorney general Mukul Rohatgi.

( Source : dc correspondent )
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