“Where will justice come from?” a former Supreme Court judge asked while speaking on the issue of judicial vacancies. He pointed out that the 1987 Law Commission had recommended 50 judges per million people, which would have meant 40,000 judges based on the population at that time.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec 18) emphasized that establishing Gram Nyayalayas cannot follow a nationwide formula due to varying state needs. It directed states to submit affidavits on judicial infrastructure in response to a plea advocating for enhanced access to justice. The court highlighted successful implementations in some states and scheduled follow-ups.
The Supreme Court today emphasized the need to establish Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to improve access to justice. The bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai reviewed a petition urging the Centre and states to act under the court’s supervision. Only a small percentage of these courts have been established, prompting the Court to demand immediate action.
