Justice Delayed: High Court Criticizes State's Role in Legal System Glitches

The Allahabad High Court criticized systemic issues in Uttar Pradesh's legal system, attributing the backlog of criminal cases to the state government's insufficient support. The court outlined infrastructure and staffing deficiencies and urged state intervention to enhance police cooperation, improve forensic facilities, and ensure judicial officer security.

In a scathing indictment of Uttar Pradesh's legal infrastructure, the Allahabad High Court has pinpointed government inefficiencies as a major contributor to the backlog of criminal cases in district courts.

During a hearing rejecting bail for murder accused Mevalal Prajapati, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal emphasized the challenges judicial officers face due to inadequate staffing and lack of police cooperation.

The court called for state action to improve forensic capabilities, fill staffing gaps, and enhance personal security for judges, highlighting systemic flaws weakening trust in justice.