Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, talking on the inauguration ceremony of the brand new Annex Building of the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court within the presence of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, raised issues in regards to the judicial infrastructure of the nation.
“Judicial infrastructure has always been a consideration for the courts in India. It is because of this mindset that courts in India still operate with dilapidated structures, which makes it difficult to perform effectively,” the Chief Justice mentioned as per the Bar and Bench.
He mentioned, “Only 5 per cent courtroom complexes have primary medical assist, and 26 per cent courts wouldn’t have separate bathrooms for ladies. Sixteen per cent courts don’t even have bathrooms for males. About 50 per cent of courtroom complexes wouldn’t have libraries and 46% wouldn’t have water purification amenities.
Emphasizing on the necessity for correct infrastructure, Ramana mentioned: “If you want a different outcome from the judicial system, we cannot continue to operate in this current situation.”
On the necessary proposal associated to judicial infrastructure, he mentioned, ‘I’ve despatched a proposal to the Union Law Minister. I’m anticipating a optimistic response quickly and the Union Law Minister will expedite the method.”
Observing that courts in India assure constitutional rights and shield individuals from government actions, the CJI mentioned, “At times, people are not inclined to approach the courts. But now the time has come for us to dispel this notion. People’s faith in the judiciary is the biggest strength of democracy.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
