Increasing public's access to justice

This refers to the article “Punctilio of advocates towards the courts” (May 13). A legal system consists of advocates, litigants, and judges. All these three have to work in harmony to serve justice. Also needed is a learned judiciary. Transparency and accountability—both are vital in the running of courts, and these factors make a democracy vibrant. There are laws for the judges and the lawyers, but there are no laws for the litigants. We cannot have a pragmatic system of justice unless we empower the litigants. And the proceedings of courts should be telecast live, as is the practice in countries like the USA and Canada. Justice should also be made affordable to the commoners.
Deendayal M. Lulla
Mumbai, India