The Chief justice of India, P.Sathasivam has rightly stated that justice is still a cynical phrase for the common man in India. Despite many efforts being made to accessible to the common man, it is felt that the interest of the litigant goes unnoticed in the ‘typhoon’ of legal proceedings, the CJ continued. He was speaking on the occasion of the National Legal Service Day, being observed today.
It is reported that the senior most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice G.S.Singhvi also supported the CJ, stating that justice remains an illusion for millions of poor people.
The details of the speeches of the Justices are also reported in the press.

These are the sentiments and experiences of the vast majority of the ordinary people and the working class. Where the accused are powerful persons, including politicians, business people, goondas and anti-social elements, they escape justice using money power and influence. The record of convictions in such cases are minimal.
The poor litigants face harassment from the police station onwards and are threatened with dire consequences if the complaints against powerful people are not withdrawn. In front of senior advocates, paid lavishly by the accused, evidences are all faded and the culprits are let off. The ruling parties are influencing the CBI and other investing agencies to suit their purposes. In the end Justice is denied or delayed. It is almost impossible for the litigant to get justice unless there is an organised movement behind him.
What the Honourable Justices have stated are naked facts. But what the legal system and the government are going to change this sad situation.
The people and the progressive movements in the country have to take up the issue with all earnestness and compel the rulers and courts to ensure justice to the poor and the toiling masses.