Is India’s Justice System Fair? A Call for Dharma in Our Courts

Hey, do you ever feel like the courts treat some people better than others? Take the case of Justice Yashwant Varma, reported in the news. In March 2025, a fire at his Delhi home revealed sacks of burnt cash—possibly ₹15 crore. An inquiry found enough evidence to suggest misconduct, and there’s talk of impeachment. But months later, no police case has been filed. If an ordinary person had that kind of cash at home, would they wait this long for action? This raises questions about fairness, and Sanatana Hindu Dharma has something to say on the matter. Is our justice system living up to its promise?

The Varma Case: 

A Question of Accountability News reports say firefighters found burnt cash at Varma’s home, and a three-judge panel linked him to the storeroom. The government’s planning to act, but as of July 21, 2025, there’s no FIR, and the Supreme Court has not rushed a hearing on it. For a regular person, like a Delhi businessman caught with less cash in 2024, the ED would’ve moved fast—raids, arrests, the works. Why the difference? Sanatana Hindu Dharma states that those in high positions, such as judges, should face stricter accountability, not less, because their actions affect us all.

What Does Dharma Say? 

In texts like the Manusmriti, leaders who stray from dharma (righteousness) face harsher penalties—up to seven times worse—because their wrongs hurt society more. The Mahabharata advises rulers to be fair or risk losing their position. A judge is a guardian of justice, a sacred role. If they slip, the Arthashastra prescribes severe consequences, such as fines or exile. This isn’t about attacking the judiciary—it’s about holding it to the high standard dharma demands, ensuring trust in our courts.

The Bigger Issue: Equal Justice? India’s courts are overloaded—over 5 crore cases pending, with just one judge for every 50,000 people. Regular folks wait years for hearings on land disputes or bail. But some high-profile cases, like a politician’s bail in 2023 or a celebrity’s case in 2024, get heard in days. This gap makes people feel the system favours the powerful. On X, @LegalEagleIndia asked, “Where’s equality when VIPs get quick hearings?” The Constitution (Article 14) promises fairness, and dharma says leaders should be held to a higher standard, not a lower one.

How Can We Fix It? 

We want a strong, fair judiciary. Here’s how we can help:

Clear Rules: Courts should explain why some cases get priority. An AI scheduling system, proposed in 2024, could make it fairer.
More Judges: The government’s working to fill judge posts by 2027. More judges mean faster justice for all.
Openness: Sharing details of inquiries, like in Varma’s case, can stop rumours of cover-ups.
Speak Up: Share your ideas on X or Facebook to advocate for a fairer system that respects the judiciary’s role.

Your Tur. In this article, we seek to uphold the judiciary’s integrity in good faith, as dharma demands fairness from all. Have you faced court delays or seen faster hearings for VIPs? Share your thoughts—let’s make our courts fair for everyone. #JusticeForAll #DharmaInAction

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