<h1>Equal access to justice: bench and bar urged to curb media trials, delay and frivolous PILs to protect credibility.</h1> Justice must be equally accessible to all, with the bench and bar sharing responsibility to uphold judicial credibility. Media trials and frivolous or misused PILs distort processes, may affect bail decisions and contribute to delay; stricter scrutiny of PILs and avoidance of media-engaged adjudication are urged. Systemic delays undermine the rule of law, while Lok Adalats and court digitization aid speedy disposal. Collective planning, reform, training and technological adoption are recommended to ensure justice reaches the last person and to maintain public confidence in the judiciary.