CONSTITUTIONAL OVERHAUL TO ADDRESS SHORTCOMINGS IN JUDICIAL FRAMEWORK

BEST CITATION – Srushti S Kekre, CONSTITUTIONAL OVERHAUL TO ADDRESS SHORTCOMINGS IN JUDICIAL FRAMEWORK, 2 IJLR 16, 2022

ABSTRACT

The Constitution is the supreme law of the country which is the fulcrum of various democratic institutions. It is a sacrosanct document for a democratic country and it is transformed with the advancement in society to maintain its relevance with the changing times. Owing to its adapting nature, the Constitution is a guiding light for the citizens even after seventy years since its inception. Judiciary is often referred to as one of the most significant pillars of democracy. It is the guardian of the Constitution, hence it should observe the highest standards of ethics, transparency, equity, fairness and moral conscience while decision-making. However, various issues like rising vacancies of judges, pendency of cases, lack of transparency in appointment of judges, etc. are few of the many loopholes that make the judiciary less efficient. This article makes an attempt to analyse the issues which act as a barrier for an effective judicial framework. Further, it discusses the impact of these impediments on various stakeholders. Lastly, the article will conclude with plausible constitutional and infrastructural reforms that can be adopted to promote a fair, transparent and expeditious judicial mechanism.