Former Chief Justice of India, UU Lalit, emphasizes the need for a justice system that safeguards innocent men from false accusations while ensuring genuine victims receive protection. His address at the Ekam Nyaay Conference called for balanced, gender-neutral legal reforms.
India’s criminal justice system faces deep structural flaws, from low conviction rates to weak investigations. Former CJI U U Lalit calls it “the most neglected sphere” and urges urgent reforms to prevent misuse of laws and protect the innocent.
