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.
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Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court directed the immediate establishment of Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to address judicial backlog and provide faster justice in rural areas. Emphasizing affordable and accessible legal recourse, the court instructed state authorities to submit details on the establishment and functioning of these courts within six weeks. Currently, only 264 out of an expected 6,000 Gram Nyayalayas have been operational since the Act’s passage in 2008. This intervention underscores the urgent need to prioritize the implementation of Gram Nyayalayas to improve access to justice and alleviate the burden on higher courts.
