Justice delayed is justice denied.
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A situation or a circumstance that merits justice must be given on time. If justice is given late, it is as bad as denying justice and thus being unjust. Timely justice in any case will bring solace to the aggrieved party and repentance and regret to the guilty. If just action is not initiated on time, both parties are affected - the guilty will get over the feeling of guilt and remorse while the victimised party might lose hope and faith in the law and consequently in life. Delayed justice can also lead to loss or erosion of values. Justice is one of civilisation’s foundational goals. It is therefore imperative for the judiciary to perform its duty properly for any society to continue its pursuit of peace, harmony and progress. We need to work on the problems that lead to delay on a daily basis, by increasing certainty of outcome in each hearing and avoiding burdening a judge in a manner that encourages adjournments. The most critical mantra is to embrace technology with vigour. Many of our court rules and processes were conceived of in the 19th century and need a thorough overhaul as they have become a hindrance to the delivery of justice. We should change these processes to meet today’s societal realities, particularly to harness technology in the better delivery of justice.
