DC Edit | PM, CJI words inspiring; quick action must follow
Deccan ChronicleAddressing the 1.4 billion citizens of the nation as much as the Supreme Court, whose 75th anniversary celebrations programme he was attending, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into public discourse a much-needed and brilliant idea — “the ease of justice” — and termed it as a right of each citizen, and the judiciary, with the Supreme Court at the top, as the medium of delivery. By calling for a strong and vibrant judicial system, which works with a modern outlook and work ethos, befitting the times we live in, and trying to deliver to the expectations and requirements of stakeholders, Prime Minister Modi has made a major contribution to the public discourse on this subject: India can’t be a developed nation or achieve its larger goals unless the judiciary reforms, largely from within. Addressing the gathering, which included Mr Modi as chief guest, Supreme Court judges, the Chief Justices of high courts, retired SC judges and other dignitaries, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Calling the issue of huge case backlogs, the culture of adjournments and long vacations as vestigial appendages that “need to go”, the CJI said: “We must emerge from adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.” Calling the culture and habit of making lengthy oral arguments as a reason for repeat delays in justice outcomes, which made it difficult for judges to dispose of cases within a reasonable time, the CJI stressed on the need for reforms.
History of this topic
Indian courts under pressure from Modi government? DY Chandrachud counters BBC
India Today
Time to remind citizens that we exist for them: CJI Chandrachud
Hindustan Times
'Faster decisions needed in atrocities against women cases:' PM Modi at 75 Years of SC conference
India TV News
CJI says it is time to begin ‘difficult conversations’ on the need for long vacations in the Supreme Court
The Hindu
'Ease of Justice right of citizens': PM Modi on Supreme Court's diamond jubilee
Hindustan Times
President Murmu suggests all-India judicial service to select, nurture young talents in judiciary
India TV News
Our Vision for 'Amrit Kaal' is Easy & Speedy Justice for All: PM Modi on Constitution Day
News 18
Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana
The Hindu
PM Modi addresses joint conference of chief ministers, Chief Justices in New Delhi
India TV News
‘Indian Judiciary Has Always Performed its Duty’: Modi at Diamond Jubilee Event of Gujarat High Court
News 18
PM Modi 'Most Loved, Popular, Vibrant & Visionary Leader' : SC Judge Justice MR Shah Says At Gujarat HC Event
Live LawDiscover Related