APPLICATION U/s 482 No. 42213 of 2024 at Allahabad

1 AFR Court No. - 52 Case :- APPLICATION U/S 482 No. - 42213 of 2024 Applicant :- Shanu Saxena And Another Opposite Party :- State Of U.P. And 2 Others Counsel for Applicant :- Anjeet Singh Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A. Hon'ble Mrs. Manju Rani Chauhan,J. 1. The persistent failure of police officers to diligently fulfil their statutory obligations, particularly in the prompt service of summons and execution of judicial directives, significantly impedes the smooth functioning of the legal system. Their apathy and inefficiency contribute to unwarranted delays, exacerbating the already staggering backlog of cases and severely hampering the expeditious dispensation of justice. This dereliction of duty not only prolongs legal proceedings, subjecting litigants to undue hardship and financial strain, but also erodes public confidence in the efficacy and integrity of the judicial process. When law enforcement officers neglect their fundamental responsibilities, they inadvertently perpetuate a cycle of inefficiency, causing systemic stagnation that undermines the rule of law. The judiciary, despite its best efforts, cannot function effectively in isolation; it relies on the seamless coo