Srinagar, Jan. 8 -- The promise of justice in India has too often been undermined by delay. For decades, citizens have watched cases drag on for years, sometimes decades, eroding faith in institutions meant to protect them. Today, however, a new vision is emerging; one that seeks to align speed with fairness, and science with law.

At the heart of this transformation is the integration of forensic science and digital technology into the criminal justice framework. The ambition is striking: by 2029, the entire judicial process; from the registration of a case to its final adjudication in the Supreme Court, should be completed within three years. If realized, this would mark a historic shift in how justice is delivered in India.

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