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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3161
ANSWERED ON – 19/03/2026
STRENGTHENING DELIVERY OF JUSTICE
3161 DR. AJEET MADHAVRAO GOPCHADE:
Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Ministry has taken any action on the representation submitted for studying
the legislations of Belize and Ireland aimed at ensuring timely delivery of justice and
whether relevant legal insights or best practices from these jurisdictions have been
examined for adoption;
(b) whether Government has received any representation or proposal specifically focused
on guaranteeing timely justice in the country; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the concrete steps taken or proposed to address this critical issue?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND
JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY
AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) & (b): The Government from time to time receives representations and suggestions from
various stakeholders regarding measures for ensuring timely delivery of justice and improving
the efficiency of the justice delivery system. Such suggestions, including proposals relating to
studying international best practices, are examined in consultation with the concerned
stakeholders.
After extensive consultations and consideration of suggestions received from various
stakeholders, three Bills, namely, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik
Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and the Bharatiya SakshyaAdhiniyam Bill, 2023, were passed by both
the Houses of Parliament, assented to by the Hon’ble President of India and notified in the
Gazette of India on 25th December 2023. The new Criminal Laws have come into force from 1st
July, 2024. Details of provisions made in new criminal laws for expediting judicial process are as
follows:-
(1) Faster and Fair Resolution: The new laws promise a faster and fair resolution of
cases,instilling confidence in the legal system. Crucial stages of investigation and trial
like preliminary enquiry, further investigation, supply of document to the victim and
accused, commitment of a case for trial, filing of discharge applications, framing of
charges and pronouncement of judgment have been streamlined.(2) Fast-Track Investigations: The new laws prioritize the investigations for offences
against women and children, ensuring timely completion.
(3) Adjournments:Streamlined to avoid unnecessarydelays in case hearings,ensuring
timely justice delivery.
(4) To significantly improve the speed, efficiency and transparency of the judicial
process, applications like e-Summons, e-Sakshya and Nyaya-Shruti (VC) have been
developed.
(c): The Government has taken several steps to strengthen the justice delivery system and reduce
delays in courts. These include implementation of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project for
digitization and technological enablement of courts, promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution
mechanisms, establishment of Fast Track Special Courts for expeditious trial of cases relating to
rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and
encouragement to States and High Courts for filling up vacancies in the subordinate judiciary.
Further, initiatives such as pre-institution mediation under the Commercial Courts Act,
2015, conduct of Lok Adalats under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, strengthening of
legal aid through the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System, and expansion of digital services
including e-filing, video conferencing and online case information systems are also being
implemented to enhance access to justice and ensure timely disposal of cases.
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