Steps Taken by Government to Resolve the Issue
The government understands the problems that people face while reaching court. To solve this issue, the supreme court devised a mechanism by the name PIL or Public Interest Litigation. Which allows any individual or organization to file a PIL in the High court or Supreme court on the behalf of those, whose rights are violated. It simply means people can submit an application to complain about the issue without involving in the long processes. They simplified the process greatly, the letters and telegrams addressed to the high court or supreme courts were also considered the PIl.
Access To the Courts
“Law should be equal for everyone”, taking this thought into consideration, the constituent assembly created the kind of judiciary system, that can avail justice for everyone equally. The constitution of India provides a common law system in India. Where everyone is equal in the eyes of the court and laws are equal to everyone. However, there are certain rules and procedures that needed to be followed in court in order to get justice.
Undoubtedly, the law is equal for all and people have equal access to court, but in reality, the majority of people find it difficult to reach the court. Especially the lower class of society, who are relatively poor and less educated. They don’t have enough money and time, nor they are educated enough to understand the laws and procedures. The constitution of India provides equal laws and protection to the people of India and does not discriminate against people on the basis of caste, sex, religion, or race. People are provided with fundamental rights by the constitution, which is enforced by law, and if it is violated or denied by any state authority, can be sued in court. This shows that all citizens of India have equal access to the court. But sadly, the majority of people don’t approach the court due to a lack of knowledge and proper education. They are not much aware of laws and policies provided by the government.