Justice Delayed |
How can truth prevail in a society where laws exist but their effective and practical implementation remains elusive? How can justice be expected when constitutional guarantees are reduced to formal assurances, while ground realities continue to reflect delay, inaction, and unwarranted leniency? These questions are no longer theoretical; they mirror the lived experiences of many law-abiding citizens.
The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights such as equality before law, protection of life and liberty, and dignity of the individual. These guarantees are not aspirational statements; they are binding obligations upon the State. However, when the law remains silent at the stage of enforcement, justice begins to lose its substance. A right that cannot be enforced in a reasonable time ceases to offer protection and instead becomes a source of distress for the aggrieved.
This write-up is not based on presumption or abstract interpretation. It has taken shape through the author’s direct........