justice delayed is justice denied

justice delayed is justice denied

Justice served at a later time has as little impact as justice not being served at all. A: "We need to get this matter before a judge quickly." B: "Of course. Justice delayed is justice denied."
See also: delay, deny, justice
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • activist justice
  • Soup’s on!
  • soup's on
  • Soup's on!
  • in the interest of justice
  • rubber chicken dinner
  • Sb
  • sth
  • go to it
  • pervert the course of justice
References in periodicals archive
It must remain true to the adage that justice delayed is justice denied.
There's that old saying that justice delayed is justice denied, and on that basis defendants across our region are getting a raw deal.
The dictum 'Justice delayed is justice denied' is the core principle of the justice system.
Lastly, despite the maxim that justice delayed is justice denied, 'speedy justice' can be misused as a cover for denying a fair trial.
That justice delayed is justice denied now seems to be a forgotten truth.
Justice makes an unexpected and welcome appearance !-- -- There is a saying that goes ndash "justice delayed is justice denied." With that in mind, here in the Philippines justice gets denied on a regular basis.
Part 'yan ng justice system so sana hindi din tayo mahulog doon sa 'Justice delayed is justice denied.' Bilisan na po nila 'yong desisyon diyan (The Comelec should decide on these at the soonest possible time.
BENUE State acting governor, Engr Benson Abounu yesterday charged the new Chief Judge of the state, Aondover Ka'kaan to ensure quick dispensation of justice, as justice delayed is justice denied.
The lengthy procedure and justice system we have in India, does not give verdicts on time and justice delayed is justice denied. The public has no fear of the law, which is why these crimes against women keep happening.
'We just want justice to be served, at the end of the day, justice delayed is justice denied,' he said.
If the Indian state attempts to protect the accused ones or tries to rely on delaying tactics will be nothing but attestation to the legal maxim, 'Justice delayed is justice denied'.
"Justice delayed is justice denied. I am sure that the central and state governments will extend all support to the Allahabad High Court in its endeavour to reduce pendencies," he said.
Justice delayed is justice denied JUDGE BABINGTON derry yesterday
We hear everyday people speak from public platforms about the inordinate delay in disposal of cases, he said and added that justice delayed is justice denied. He said access to justice to all was the fundament right of every citizen of the country.
28 ( ANI ): Reiterating that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has gone through an ordeal for the last 20 years in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh on Thursday said justice delayed is justice denied and justice hurried is justice buried.