Hello friends, The Supreme Court has recently expressed concern over a serious issue how financial constraints prevent poor and middle-class individuals from accessing justice. Often, we see that wealthy people can easily navigate the legal system by hiring expensive lawyers, while those who are financially weak struggle to even reach the courtroom. The heavy fees charged by advocates create a major barrier, making justice seem like a privilege rather than a right. Recognizing this, the Supreme Court strongly criticized the exorbitant legal costs, emphasizing the need for reforms to ensure that justice is accessible to all, regardless of their financial status.

Big statement of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said that in today’s time, the legal profession, which was once a service-oriented sector, has now come under the grip of commercialization and competition. Due to expensive legal fees, the hope of justice for the poor and needy people is getting blurred. The court also said that even when the hearing of the case does not proceed, the lawyers only hand over the ‘Record of Proceedings’ i.e. the document of court proceedings to justify their heavy fees, but this does not provide any concrete relief to the person.

The dream of justice for the poor is getting blurred

The court clearly said that the notion that the Supreme Court is only for the rich has to be broken. The poor and needy people should also have equal rights to get justice. Lawyers across the country have to understand their responsibility and take steps to bring legal services within the reach of the poor.

Appeal to the youth for change in advocacy

During this, the Supreme Court praised a young lawyer, Mr. Sanchar Anand, who fought a case on behalf of an elderly citizen without charging any fees. The court called it a “positive change” and appealed to the young lawyers of the country to come forward to provide legal help to the poor and needy people.

Justice for all, not just for the rich

This decision and this comment of the Supreme Court point towards a new direction in the judicial system of India. If the legal fees are so high that a common citizen cannot afford it, then the entire purpose of justice will fail. It is time that lawyers, judiciary and government come together to find a solution to this problem, so that “justice does not become the monopoly of the rich, but also becomes accessible to the poor.”

Disclaimer: This article is written only for informational purposes and the information given in it is based on the recent decision of the Supreme Court. For any legal decision, please consult an expert lawyer.

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