India, March 30 -- Many people assume that the delivery of justice is solely the responsibility of the judiciary. In reality, the executive plays an equally critical role in the justice delivery system. The judiciary's primary functions include interpreting and applying the law, safeguarding fundamental rights, and acting as the guardian of the Constitution. It adjudicates disputes, delivers judgments, ensures fairness, and holds the executive accountable through judicial review.

At the same time, the executive-comprising the police, public prosecutors, executive magistrates, and other law enforcement agencies-is indispensable to the day-to-day functioning of the justice system. It assists the courts, enforces judgments, and maintains la...