Time span for closure of cases to be reduced to not more than 5 years

• The apex level judiciary committee headed by Chief Justice HL Dattu has recommended that any litigation must end within a period of 3 to 5 years. Also the judiciary is planning to become part of much evolved information technology by incorporating practices like sending summons and notices by email and updating about progress of cases via text messages.
• With an intention to reduce the overburdened courts, the committee has suggested formation of dispute redressal systems as the normal time per litigation on an average sometimes goes beyond a term of 10 years causing residents as well as non-residents serious amount of trouble.
• The time limits for disposal of a case may depend on the type of case, i.e. the time limit will depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Use of modern means of communication such as emails and text messages have become part of various State level government departments as well as country level departments. Use of such means will enhance the connectivity among courts and will result in effective and efficient delivery of justice.