Reimagining access to justice
The idea behind Third-Party Litigation Funding is to rope investors in that would bankroll such legal battles in exchange for a cut of the winnings.
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In the heart of India’s legal system, from the Supreme Court in Delhi to modest district courts in rural Bihar, a quiet revolution has been in the making for decades. This revolution is not about abrogating colonial laws, drafting new laws, or ensuring speedier verdicts. Instead, it centres on the question — who foots the bill for justice? In this context, the idea of Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) has quickly emerged as a game-changer, potentially opening courtroom doors for many who felt they had been shut out.A small shopkeeper from Pune’s markets, waging a lonely battle against a deep-pocket...