The court identified multiple causes behind the pendency, including delay in execution of court processes, non-appearance of witnesses, lack of judicial infrastructure, etc. (Image generated using AI)

Allahabad High Court news: Referring to the iconic “Tarikh pe Tarikh” dialogue from the film Damini , the Allahabad High Court has observed that delays in the criminal justice system cannot be attributed to judicial officers alone, but are also a consequence of inadequate infrastructure, shortage of staff, and lack of effective police cooperation, while issuing a series of directions to the Uttar Pradesh government and police authorities to streamline the system.

Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal observed that a judicial officer cannot decide cases without sufficient staff and the cooperation of the police to ensure the presence of the accused, witnesses and a proper forensic science laboratory report.

Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal also expressed concern over the security of judicial officers.

“A filmy…