Supreme Court labels 45‑year‑old case a failure of judicial system

The Supreme Court, addressing a long‑standing matter, described a 45‑year‑old case as a "failure of the judicial system". The observation was made during a recent hearing where the bench highlighted the extraordinary delay. The case, which has remained unresolved for nearly half a century, exemplifies the chronic backlog affecting courts across the country. Judges warned that such protracted litigation erodes public confidence and undermines the rule of law. The remarks signal a call for systemic reforms to expedite justice delivery and prevent similar delays in the future.