SOP Issued Mandating Strict Timeline Framework for Filing Legal Aid Appeals: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment introducing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address delays in legal aid appeals. The Court emphasized that timely justice is a core part of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Background of the Issue The issue dates back to 2017, when the Supreme Court first noticed serious delays in legal…