Justice delayed: Consumer cases now take over a year as backlogs mount across India
Consumer courts, meant for swift justice, are now facing significant delays, with cases taking over a year, and often several, to resolve. Infrastructure gaps and numerous vacancies plague these forums, particularly at the district level. Housing and insurance disputes are major contributors to the mounting backlog, undermining the system's efficiency.
Consumer courts, meant for swift justice, are now facing significant delays, with cases taking over a year, and often several, to resolve. Infrastructure gaps and numerous vacancies plague these forums, particularly at the district level. Housing and insurance disputes are major contributors to the mounting backlog, undermining the system's efficiency.
