Jean-Jacques Rousseau, in his seminal work The Social Contract (1762), observed that "Man is born good; society corrupts him." Criminal behaviour, therefore, is not innate but a product of social decay. When inequality festers, justice fails and moral values decline, society itself begins to create the very criminals it condemns.

Crime does not emerge in isolation; it is by injustice, neglect and a delayed justice system that fails to protect the vulnerable. Broken homes, parental negligence and institutional apathy all play their part in distorting human nature. When justice is delayed, frustration turns into rebellion and resentment transforms into deviance. As per report of 2025, over 2.2 million cases remain pending in Pakistan's courts, with nearly 82% stuck at the district level. Many crimes also go unreported, as people have lost trust in the justice system.

When the justice system fails to deliver fair and timely outcomes, it breeds resentment and encourages criminal tendencies. Article 37 of the Constitution of Pakistan underlines the importance of providing "inexpensive and........

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