"There cannot be instant justice, but there cannot be constant delays", said the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkiah Naidu at the Virendra Bhatia Memorial Lecture on Pillars of Democracy in New Delhi that took place on Sunday.. His remarks came a day after Chief Justice of India SA Bobde's comment on Hyderabad police encounter that justice can never be instant and loses its...

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"There Cannot Be Instant Justice, But There Cannot Be Constant Delays Either": Vice President Naidu

"There cannot be instant justice, but there cannot be constant delays", said the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkiah Naidu at the Virendra Bhatia Memorial Lecture on Pillars of Democracy in New Delhi that took place on Sunday..
His remarks came a day after Chief Justice of India SA Bobde's comment on Hyderabad police encounter that justice can never be instant and loses its character when it becomes revenge.
Hinting at the recent shocking incidents of rape and murder in Hyderabad and Unnao, the Vice President stated that the crimes against women were a matter of great concern and the onus to prevent confidence in due process was on the judicial system. Fast track courts were needed as "speed and objectivity are the key ingredients of an efficient judicial system".
"We cannot afford to weaken our institutions either through inaction or dysfunctional dilution of standards. An efficient, transparent, accessible and affordable judicial system is a key touchstone of good governance. It can improve ease of business as well as ease of living. It instils confidence in the government.
We should prevent a dangerous downslide into anarchy and a path of unchecked exercise of authority. Sooner we set our house in order the better it is. We must revamp the system and revitalize it and enhance its responsiveness."