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.
Why it matters
Ensuring continuous access to the judiciary is a critical safeguard for civil liberties and the rule of law against potential government overreach.
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.
Ms. Rein’s has filed the case in the backdrop of reports of late-night arrests, illegal detentions, early morning demolitions of homes, deportations, custodial abuse and other executive excesses were on the rise.
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