Courts get their power from the people and must serve everyone fairly, no matter their wealth or social position. If you go to court, the judge must decide your case without unnecessary delays. Victims of wrongdoing have the right to receive proper compensation. The courts should also encourage both sides to reconcile and settle disputes peacefully. Most importantly, judges must focus on doing what is right and fair, not on punishing people for small technical mistakes.

Judicial power is derived from the people and shall be exercised by the courts established under this Constitution in the name of the people and in conformity with law and with the values, norms and aspirations of the people.

justice shall be done to all irrespective of their social or economic status;

adequate compensation shall be awarded to victims of wrongs;

reconciliation between parties shall be promoted; and

substantive justice shall be administered without undue regard to technicalities.

In adjudicating cases of both a civil and criminal nature, the courts shall, subject to the law, apply the following principles—

Article 126 states that judicial power comes from the people and outlines principles courts must follow in delivering justice.

Article 126: Courts Must Give Justice Without Delay

Administration of justice

126.Exercise of judicial power

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