How effective is the Legal system in our country...

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All said and done I still feel that our legal system is good and has seen a lot of improvements lately. I have had to attend a civil case with regard to our family properties and had the opportunity of observing several different proceedings at close quarters like the criminal court, family court etc which are located next to each other.I was quite impressed by the manner in which the family court functions so also the others..

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No we are here discussing about conditions of courts and the way they handle cases and criminals. The time taken to solve the case is main problem. By the time a case reaches to hearing stage almost all the proofs are tempered with or witness turn hostile. Case dismissed.


Sunil, that's unfair ! It does not happen always at least not in every day cases.But when heavy weights are involved I am sure that there is a lot of tampering done..


I wish you knew the real ways of courts, criminals and the ways of lawyers.
One of the worsts that could be imagined! Corruption-ridden,slothful and archaic! It has simply failed to rise up to the challenges of modern times! Only the other day the CBI judge who granted bail to Reddy brothers was arrested for accepting 2 crore as quid pro quo!
It is nice that you had happy experience. Many courts function well. But there is huge backlog of cases in most courts. The High courts are also saddled with backlog of many years. There is too much litigation and courts are not capable of managing so many cases swiftly.

The remedy is to convince people especially rural to settle their cases out of court and not litigate at slightest provocation. Also village panchayats should be empowered to decide most cases.


An effective and fair village panchayat can do a lot to help the society since they are well versed with the local customs and traditions , also are able to make compromises as and when necessary.But, things are improving and according to my lawyer who says that the judges are very particular about attendance and are strict about continuity of the cases so that they get over quickly given the huge backlog...


Of course, there is improvement. The recent one is a limit on adjournments. The advocates have a tendency to delay justice by asking for adjournments very frequently. CESTAST New Delhi decided that they will not be allowed more than three adjournments in any case.
One of the worst that could be imagined! Corruption-ridden,slothful and archaic! It has simply failed to rise up to the challenges of modern times! Only the other day the CBI judge who granted bail to Reddy brothers was arrested for accepting 2 crore as quid pro quo!


What a shame ! there is a saying which goes something like " the fence eating the grass...When the system is so bad , one cannot really expect much from the legal fraternity since they too are part of the degenerate society.It is a like society getting like rulers and a like system...
One of the worst that could be imagined! Corruption-ridden,slothful and archaic! It has simply failed to rise up to the challenges of modern times! Only the other day the CBI judge who granted bail to Reddy brothers was arrested for accepting 2 crore as quid pro quo!


What a shame ! there is a saying which goes something like " the fence eating the grass...When the system is so bad , one cannot really expect much from the legal fraternity since they too are part of the degenerate society.It is a like society getting like rulers and a like system...


Painfully yes! That's exactly the scenario! And you are right a part of the rotten system!!
One of the worst that could be imagined! Corruption-ridden,slothful and archaic! It has simply failed to rise up to the challenges of modern times! Only the other day the CBI judge who granted bail to Reddy brothers was arrested for accepting 2 crore as quid pro quo!


What a shame ! there is a saying which goes something like " the fence eating the grass...When the system is so bad , one cannot really expect much from the legal fraternity since they too are part of the degenerate society.It is a like society getting like rulers and a like system...


Painfully yes! That's exactly the scenario! And you are right a part of the rotten system!!


The rotten system eats into everything around us . Lawyers and Police are the most effected since they come directly in contact with the system at close quarters..
One of the worst that could be imagined! Corruption-ridden,slothful and archaic! It has simply failed to rise up to the challenges of modern times! Only the other day the CBI judge who granted bail to Reddy brothers was arrested for accepting 2 crore as quid pro quo!


What a shame ! there is a saying which goes something like " the fence eating the grass...When the system is so bad , one cannot really expect much from the legal fraternity since they too are part of the degenerate society.It is a like society getting like rulers and a like system...


Painfully yes! That's exactly the scenario! And you are right a part of the rotten system!!


The rotten system eats into everything around us . Lawyers and Police are the most effected since they come directly in contact with the system at close quarters..


It's mainly because of malgovernance and our leaders thought since that by not governing people or governing the wrong way they can serve their interests best!!
This is not at all effective in our country because of the politicians and bureaucrats won't let it happen in their own interests.
This is not at all effective in our country because of the politicians and bureaucrats won't let it happen in their own interests.


They of course try to manipulate everything to their advantage , legal system included.However, in ordinary cases this cannot hamper justice since there is no political involvement there..
The rules which are made in our legal system is good enough,but if we follow it.We are not following even half of it and that makes our legal system less effective.
This is not at all effective in our country because of the politicians and bureaucrats won't let it happen in their own interests.


They of course try to manipulate everything to their advantage , legal system included.However, in ordinary cases this cannot hamper justice since there is no political involvement there..


I wish you knew the reality, that is altogether different. Politicians can influence the justice indirectly with pressure through different channels.
The rules which are made in our legal system is good enough,but if we follow it.We are not following even half of it and that makes our legal system less effective.


Yes thats what I too feel, that the rules are fine and are being modified every now and then,they have introduced the system of family court to deal with domestic problems which apparently is running very efficiently..The problem is the sheer volume of cases..
It's at the level of implementation that's administration of justice where this country has miserably failed. We have reached a flash point and standing at cross-roads!
It's at the level of implementation that's administration of justice where this country has miserably failed. We have reached a flash point and standing at cross-roads!


That I too agree with ! whereas , certain sections function well, there is a lot more that needs to be looked into .The other day I was reading about a news article in the local papers where 6 youngsters were jailed on suspicion and have been released after 3 years with absolutely no proof of their involvement in the crime they were supposed to have committed...I am sure there are hundreds of such cases across the country because the system is so lax !
Delay in justice is tantamount to denial or miscarriage of justice! The sooner our judicial authorities give due importance to this very basic concept of justice,the better!
Delay in justice is tantamount to denial or miscarriage of justice! The sooner our judicial authorities give due importance to this very basic concept of justice,the better!


True, but there is a problem there and the problem is that the people who have more money, power and political influence are the ones that are considered more worthy of getting any justice. Otherwise, how would the likes of a Salman Khan who on his drunken driving spree killed poor people, walk away scotfree without any punishment. He still is alive and enjoying his life well! :angry: :angry:
Delay in justice is tantamount to denial or miscarriage of justice! The sooner our judicial authorities give due importance to this very basic concept of justice,the better!


True, but there is a problem there and the problem is that the people who have more money, power and political influence are the ones that are considered more worthy of getting any justice. Otherwise, how would the likes of a Salman Khan who on his drunken driving spree killed poor people, walk away scotfree without any punishment. He still is alive and enjoying his life well! :angry: :angry:


It is also one of the gravest threat that has already produced several distortions in the system.Only we have to look at the US system to reform our deformed system! Even the most powerful President Nixon was not allowed to escape from its jaws. Recently Rajat Gupta has a taste of it!!
Delay in justice is tantamount to denial or miscarriage of justice! The sooner our judicial authorities give due importance to this very basic concept of justice,the better!


True, but there is a problem there and the problem is that the people who have more money, power and political influence are the ones that are considered more worthy of getting any justice. Otherwise, how would the likes of a Salman Khan who on his drunken driving spree killed poor people, walk away scotfree without any punishment. He still is alive and enjoying his life well! :angry: :angry:


It is also one of the gravest threat that has already produced several distortions in the system.Only we have to look at the US system to reform our deformed system! Even the most powerful President Nixon was not allowed to escape from its jaws. Recently Rajat Gupta has a taste of it!!


And that should be the general norm, because people should not be made larger than life, but in India it is exactly that way and for such people, laws are bent and twisted in every manner to let them walk free! :angry:
Legal system in our country is effective in its ineffectiveness. :laugh: :laugh: :unsure: :dry: :lol:
Legal system in our country is effective in its ineffectiveness. :laugh: :laugh: :unsure: :dry: :lol:


Given the sheer numbers and meddling by the ruling class, it is not easy for the legal fraternity to do full justice, but they are trying to do the best under the circumstances...

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