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Ansu Shaw
Ansu Shaw

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Understanding Indian Law: Not for Common Man

Indian law, though designed to protect every citizen, often becomes a maze too complex even for lawyers to navigate—so much so that lawyers themselves need lawyers. For the common man, entangled in daily responsibilities and financial struggles, speaking up for justice takes immense courage. Unfortunately, the legal system’s slow pace often wears down that courage.

The process is long, tiring, and filled with fancy terminologies. Court hearings get delayed, evidence is lost in paperwork, and cases drag on for years. By the time justice is delivered, the victim is emotionally, financially, and mentally exhausted. Many give up mid-way—not because they are wrong, but because the system tests their patience and resilience.

"Justice delayed is justice denied" isn’t just a phrase—it’s a painful reality. When a person already struggling to make ends meet tries to fight for what is right, the system should support them, not break them further. The law must be made simpler, faster, and more accessible. Legal literacy should be a priority, and the system should work for the people, not just those who can afford to fight.

Until then, the law will remain a privilege, not a right—for the common man.

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