justice system

Islamabad, April 1 – Pakistan's continued custodial torture reflects serious institutional shortcomings, particularly the lack of adequate training for police forces in modern investigative techniques, such as forensic analysis and evidence-based interrogation methods, according to a report...

New Delhi, March 29 Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan emphasized the need for affordable, inclusive, and timely justice for citizens, stressing the importance of strengthening access to justice through technology-enabled legal services.Speaking at a National Consultation organized by the...

The Ministry of Law and Justice will organize the National Consultation 2026 as part of the Tele-Law initiative of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme tomorrow in New Delhi.Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the event. The Ministry stated...

Islamabad, March 27 – A leading minority rights group alleged on Friday that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are being exploited as a tool of systematic coercion, enabling organized religious groups and their allies to intimidate judges, prosecutors, police, and politicians, effectively holding the...

London, March 18. Pakistan's systematic denial of justice for survivors of gender-based violence goes beyond procedural failures, exposing deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes and administrative failures embedded in the country's governance structures.When victims are ignored, dissuaded...

Islamabad, March 17: Child abuse cases in Pakistan saw an eight percent increase in 2025, reaching 3,630 incidents, according to local media, citing figures from a report released by the child protection organization, Sahil.According to the report, on average, over nine children were subjected...

Mandi, March 15 – Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, on Sunday said that "people go to hospitals with hope, and the judicial system should also work with the same spirit of service.""People come to courts with the expectation of relief and justice. With increasing facilities, the...

A National Lok Adalat was held at the Anantnag District Court Complex to resolve pending cases through mutual agreement and promote speedy justice.March 14, Srinagar: A National Lok Adalat was organized at the Anantnag District Court Complex, providing an effective platform for the amicable...

United Nations, March 12. Expanding the use of digital tools across humanity helps promote human rights because improving the lives of all people is essential for realizing its potential, according to India."In India, we have used digital tools to expand access to rights for everyone, on a...

In Gandhinagar, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi outlined the state government's BHARAT Vision on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening internal security. The strategy is built on six key pillars.Speaking during a debate on the budgetary demands of the Home, Jail, Law, and Justice...

New Delhi, March 11 Former Delhi chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, along with other accused in the excise policy case, on Wednesday urged the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, D K Upadhyaya, to transfer the CBI's plea against their discharge in the case by the trial court from...

New Delhi, March 10 Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Deorao Nikam urged the government on Tuesday to consider providing limited administrative flexibility to courts handling cases under the POCSO Act, in order to address the psychological hesitation faced by some male child victims when giving evidence...

New Delhi, March 9 The Supreme Court on Monday directed all high courts to set timelines for trial courts to ensure the speedy conclusion of acid attack cases across the country.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the status reports submitted by...

Chandigarh, March 8 Asserting that development cannot take root where law and order is uncertain, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday proposed an allocation of ₹11,577 crore for the departments of home affairs, justice, and jails for 2026-27, with a focus on strengthening...

Vijayawada, March 1 – Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, on Sunday called on the judiciary to promote mediation, stating that it is gaining wider acceptance as an effective tool for resolving disputes.Highlighting the need to build a "mediation culture," he stated that mediation is no longer...

Tirupati, March 1 The bar is an integral part of the justice delivery system and cannot be separated, although people believe that it is the sole responsibility of the court to deliver justice, which may be a myth, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday.After laying the foundation...

Siddipet (Telangana), February 28 Telangana High Court Judge Justice Pulla Karthik directed judicial officers and others to quickly resolve pending cases on Saturday.Karthik, the administrative judge of the Siddipet district, visited the district court.He was welcomed by District Judge Sai...

Dhaka, February 28 – With a two-thirds majority in parliament, the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has taken office amidst high public expectations, with restoring confidence in the country’s judiciary emerging as one of its most pressing challenges.According...

Gandhinagar, February 27 – Describing forensic science as the “protective shield” of justice in an era of technology-driven crime, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said during his address at the fourth convocation ceremony of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar on...

Gandhinagar, February 27 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that forensic science is a shield that protects the integrity of justice against both technical deception and informational distortions.He was speaking at the 4th Convocation of the National Forensic Sciences University...