How does the problem of pending cases in courts affect the principle of justice?

Correct answer: Delay in justice can deny timely relief and may reduce trust in the judiciary

Direct answer: A is correct. Justice is meaningful only when a lawful remedy is available within a reasonable time. If a case remains pending for too long, an injured person may wait for compensation, protection, release, restoration of property or another remedy while the harm continues. Witnesses and evidence may also become difficult to rely on, and people may lose confidence in courts. A is correct because excessive delay can make a legal remedy ineffective and may amount to denial of timely justice. B is wrong because a pending case has not yet received a final decision. C is wrong because pendency is a workload and delay problem; it does not automatically remove judicial independence. D is wrong because delays can affect ordinary citizens as well as governments. Memory cue: justice delayed can become justice denied.