OFFICE OF COMMON SENSE
Justice Is Not Instant Noodles Why Some Cases Take Time.
There is a dangerous habit in public debate, expecting justice to behave like fast food. Order today, receive tomorrow. But Common Sense gently reminds everyone that the justice system is not a microwave. Cases take time, not because someone is pressing pause for fun, but because the system itself is carrying a heavy load. There are limited judges, limited courtrooms, and thousands of cases waiting in line. So when someone says, “Why is this case taking long?” the honest answer is simple: because there are many other cases also waiting to be heard.
Now let’s talk about politics, where patience suddenly disappears. When a case involves a political figure, people expect it to move at lightning speed. If it delays, they say, “Ah, something is wrong.” If it proceeds, they say, “Ah, it is targeted.” So Common Sense pauses and asks a very important question: why should political cases be treated like express delivery while ordinary citizens wait in the same queue? Justice does not wear party colours. It follows process.
Even the issue of appointing judges is often misunderstood. When new judges are appointed, some people quickly conclude that it is for someone’s advantage. But the reality is far less dramatic. More judges are needed because the workload is too much. It is like adding more teachers to a crowded classroom. It does not mean the teacher is favouring certain pupils, it simply means there are too many pupils to handle. The system needs capacity, not conspiracy theories.
And let’s not forget history. Some cases take years before they reach court. Not because they were sleeping, but because investigations, evidence gathering, and legal procedures take time. There are examples of issues that started many years ago and are only now reaching the courts. That is how the system works. It moves steadily, not suddenly. So when people act surprised, Common Sense raises an eyebrow and says, “Were you expecting an eight-year issue to be solved in eight days?”
The truth is this: delays in the justice system are not always political, they are often structural. Fewer judges, more cases, slower processes. That is the reality. So instead of selectively demanding speed only when politics is involved, perhaps the conversation should be broader. How do we improve the entire system so that justice is faster for everyone, not just for a few high-profile names?
So next time the question comes, Common Sense will ask back: If ordinary cases take years, why should political cases take a shortcut? Because justice, if it is to remain justice, must be consistent. Not rushed for some, and delayed for others.
