JUSTICE DELAYED: AN ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMIC FLAWS AND REFORMS IN THE INDIAN JUDICIARY

AUTHOR – KUMARI PRIYAMVADA, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY, PATNA

BEST CITATION – KUMARI PRIYAMVADA, JUSTICE DELAYED: AN ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMIC FLAWS AND REFORMS IN THE INDIAN JUDICIARY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (13) OF 2025, PG. 558-561, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The judiciary is a cornerstone of governance, tasked with upholding justice and enforcing the rule of law. In India, however, numerous systemic flaws hinder the efficient and timely dispensation of justice. Problems such as case backlogs, delays, corruption, and a lack of transparency persist, causing significant disruptions in the justice delivery system. This paper seeks to analyse these concerns comprehensively, focusing on their impact and the necessity of reform. The article covers the judiciary’s current issues, their root causes, the effects on society, and possible solutions based on case law, research, and recent reforms. The paper also discusses both the negative and positive dimensions of the judiciary’s functioning and concludes with suggestions for improving justice delivery in India.

Keyword:-Indian Judiciary, Judicial Reforms, Justice Delivery System, Case Backlog, Judicial Delays,​Access to Justice, Judicial Accountability, Transparency, Corruption, Undertrial Prisoners, ​Judicial Activism, E-Courts, Digitization, Fast-Track Courts, Public Interest Litigation (PIL)