01223pab a2200169 454500008004000000100002100040245005800061260000900119300001400128362001200142520077300154650002200927650002200949650002300971650001500994773004401009180718b2011   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aNath, Kamleshwar  aJudicial ombudsman for subordinate judiciary in India  c2011  ap.491-503  aJul-Sep  aAdministration of justice is under sharp and critical gaze of people today because of ever -incresing number of court cases and the inordinate delays in their resolution. A perfect picture of people's disillusionment and unrest with the system emerges when corruption also comes into play with the delays. Brunt of the heaviest burden of dispensation is borne by subordinate courts. A careful balance between judiciary's accountability towards people and its independence needs to be ensured. It can be provided by appointment of judicial ombudsman for various levels.The very existence of the ombudsman's office can instill a sense of caution among the subordinate judiciary and promote better performance  both on the  judicial and administrative side. - Reproduced.  aJudiciary - India  aOmbudsmen - India  aCorruption - India  aCorruption  aIndian Journal of Public Administration