The Indian Justice Delivery System: An Evaluation of Access, Efficiency, and Equity

Abstract

The Indian Constitution assurances justice for all, but the legal system in India faces major challenges, with over 3 crore cases remaining in courts, highlighting inefficiencies and delays. To address these concerns, the government has implemented reforms like as the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, digitization via the e-Courts Project, and considerable investments in judicial infrastructure and personnel. These reforms have increased transparency, reduced procedural delays, and diversified access to justice. However, the huge number of pending cases highlights the need for deeper reforms to institutions, technology developments, and improved coordination among court parties to ensure fast and efficient justice delivery.

                The Indian justice delivery system, which is key to maintaining democracy and the rule of law, has issues with equality, efficiency, and accessibility. In along with concerns about representation for underrepresented groups, the research focuses at challenges such urban-rural division occurs, case backlogs, and high litigation expenses. In an effort to increase judicial adaptability, it assesses changes including e-courts, alternative conflict settlement, and legal assistance. The paper highlights the necessity of substantial changes and suggests an integrated approach that guarantees a more equal, efficient, and inclusive system that is in line with constitutional goals.