For justice around the clock | Explained
The Indian Supreme Court is reviewing a petition to establish a 24/7 institutional framework for judicial access to protect fundamental rights. The move follows concerns regarding late-night arrests and executive excesses that currently bypass standard court hours.
The story so far: The Supreme Court on July 14 decided to examine a writ petition filed by a woman lawyer, advocate Maheravish Rein, for framing a uniform and institutional framework to urgently set up Benches , night or day, no matter the hour, for citizens who approach constitutional courts, including State High Courts, in cases affecting their life and liberty.
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