The Allahabad High Court, referencing a famous dialogue from a 1993 Bollywood film, has addressed the alarming backlog of criminal cases in district courts across Uttar Pradesh, India. The court stated that the issue is not solely the fault of judicial officers but largely stems from deficiencies in state government and police support. In a ruling on May 7, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal directed the state government to enhance staffing and infrastructure in district courts, given their heavy caseloads. The court also suggested providing personal security officers (PSOs) for judges and making the Uttar Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory (UP FSL) an autonomous department under the home department. It highlighted the challenges faced by judicial officers, including insufficient staff and lack of police cooperation, which hinder their ability to dispense justice effectively. The court's concerns were underscored by a report revealing that 49% of ministers in the Uttar Pradesh government are implicated in criminal cases, with 44% facing serious charges. The court's directives aim to address these systemic issues to improve the judicial process and ensure timely justice.