Indian justice system
Chief Justice Kant Shares Powerful Story About Judicial Delays and Their Impact on Ordinary Citizens
Dec 15, 2025 01:00 am CST
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a moving personal anecdote about an elderly farmer waiting for his case, highlighting how judicial delays and high litigation costs silently erode the dignity of common citizens. Speaking at an Orissa High Court Bar Association symposium, he emphasized the need for reforms addressing both court delays and expenses while promoting alternative dispute resolution methods to make justice more accessible.
Nithari Killings: Families Left in Despair as Supreme Court Acquits Last Convict Citing Investigative Failures
Nov 12, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court's acquittal of Surendra Koli in the notorious 2006 Nithari serial killings has devastated victims' families who have sought justice for nearly two decades. The court cited significant investigative lapses, including poor crime scene management and inadequate handling of forensic evidence, while emphasizing that "suspicion cannot replace proof" despite the heinous nature of the crimes that terrorized Noida's Sector 31 community.