Commercial courts: Little progress on speedy case disposal seven years on

Experts say taking a leaf out of the book of foreign justice systems may help address the problems these courts are facing

The commercial courts in India were established with a promise of making India a business haven, but the delay bug has claimed yet another victim seven years on.

Experts say taking a leaf out of the book of foreign justice systems may help address the problems with these courts.

The Delhi High Court, taking note of a large number of such cases, recently directed its Registrar General, the Government of NCT of Delhi and others to set up 42 commercial courts within six months for the speedy disposal of business cases.

Thee courts were set up in three tiers to