As per case facts, an appeal concerning a death sentence revealed significant delays in legal aid for convicts, prompting the Supreme Court to address systemic issues affecting timely access to ... justice. The question arose regarding how to establish an efficient and accountable framework for the timely translation, transmission, and monitoring of case records in legal aid matters, especially in criminal cases before higher courts, to uphold constitutional rights to speedy justice. Finally, the Supreme Court adopted a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with mandatory timelines and responsibilities for High Court Legal Services Committees, District Legal Services Authorities, State Legal Services Authorities, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, National Legal Services Authority, and jail authorities. This SOP incorporates digital tools for real-time tracking, categorizes cases for prioritization, and mandates the establishment of translator cadres and monitoring committees, directing High Courts to implement these measures to ensure effective legal representation and reduce inordinate delays.