Post by Swaroop Kothurkar

Delay in Drafting, Denial in Justice ⚖️ Writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and Article 32 of the Constitution of India is meant to provide swift and effective relief. It is a constitutional safeguard designed for urgency not delay. Yet, a concerning practice persists. Advocates sometimes take 4–6 months merely to draft a writ petition, while repeatedly assuring clients “Almost ready.” “Will file next week.” “Court has not given the number.” What follows is not progress, but prolonged uncertainty built on false hope. Unlike statutory proceedings governed by the Limitation Act, 1963, writs operate on the doctrine of delay and laches. This flexibility exists to advance justice not to justify inaction. When this discretion is misused: • Clients lose precious time • Courts grow reluctant due to unexplained delay • Strong cases weaken before they are even heard • Trust in the profession erodes Writs are not meant to be treated like routine litigation. They demand prompt action, clarity, and responsibility. Taking months to draft, except in rare, complex cases is not diligence. It risks becoming delay in disguise. As officers of the court, advocates carry a duty beyond drafting: To act timely, advise honestly, and avoid giving illusory timelines. Because sometimes, justice isn’t delayed in court, it is delayed before it even reaches there. #LegalEthics #WritJurisdiction #AccessToJustice #JusticeDelayed #Advocacy #LawyersOfIndia #Article226 #Article32 #LegalProfession #CourtPractice #RuleOfLaw #LitigationLife #YoungLawyers #LegalAwareness !! This post is not meant for any sort of criticism or insult, it is only meant for awareness and irony in the sector !!