Unnecessary arrests also lead to higher expenditure and delay in courts due to bail hearings,' he said.

'The Criminal Procedure Court amendment therefore should be enforced to help in better enforcement of laws without violating the human rights and constitutional rights of citizens,' Deveshwar said.

Suggesting reforms in family law, somewhat drastically, Deveshwar said alimony for professionals such as doctors, engineers and lawyers should be done away with 'prima facie' and instead sustenance loans should be provided for a period of time until the person gains fruitful employment.

He also added that marital cases filed more than two years ago were still pending in family courts and should be disposed in a maximum of six months time.

'Also, if false allegations are found to be made in relation to abuse in matrimonial cases, heavy fines must be imposed,' Deveshwar said.