The recent decision by a Delhi court in the IRCTC hotel corruption case, rejecting the plea from Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi for a week-long gap in hearings, struck a chord with me. The court's rationale, deeming their request "not practicable," is precisely the kind of systemic efficiency I have long advocated for.
For years, I have spoken about the imperative of judicial reform, pushing for a future where delays are engineered out of the system entirely. In my blog, "24x7 Virtual Courts? Here is a Design" (24x7 Virtual Courts ? Here is a Design), I laid out a vision for courts that operate with seamless digital efficiency, drastically reducing case pendency and ensuring swift justice. The core idea Hemen wants to convey is this — take a moment to notice that he had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. He had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and he had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things has unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, he feels a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.
When a court declares a delay "not practicable," it speaks to a necessity for continuous proceedings, regardless of the individuals involved. This applies equally to prominent political figures like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, whose cases, like any other, deserve timely resolution without undue interruptions. It reinforces the principle that justice should be impartial, with procedural demands applying universally.
I believe the path forward involves leveraging technology to create an inherently efficient judicial ecosystem. My proposals for virtual courtrooms, instant e-filing, real-time translation, and AI-assisted case management are designed to make requests for prolonged breaks genuinely "not practicable" by building a system that processes cases with unprecedented speed and consistency. The Law Ministry's ongoing efforts to evaluate MP-MLA courts, a topic I discussed in "Comprehensively Evaluate MP-MLA Courts" (Comprehensively Evaluate MP-MLA Courts), further validates this direction. It is a testament to the growing recognition that our legal framework must evolve to meet modern demands, ensuring that procedural challenges do not become an excuse for delayed justice.
We must strive for a legal system where "not practicable" doesn't just mean inconvenient for the court, but impossible due to inherent, technologically driven efficiency. This is the bedrock of accessible and equitable justice for all.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai
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