Supreme Court nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has called for the introduction of strict timelines for the resolution of criminal and civil cases in the courts to accelerate the pace of justice delivery in the country.
Appearing before the Appointments Committee of on Monday, June 16, 2025, he explained that time-bound litigation would compel all parties, including the judiciary, to work within defined schedules, thereby curbing unnecessary delays that often frustrate litigants. "I think we must set timelines for cases.
Let's say criminal cases, three months; civil, six months.
There must be a timeline.
