Bar Council celebrates Diamond Jubilee ** 100 new posts in lower judiciary on anvil
HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Sept 10: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stressed on expediting the justice delivery mechanism, even as he informed that Assam government would create 100 new positions in the lower judiciary.
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“Many people, despite being victims of circumstances, hesitate to seek legal help, as chasing justice often becomes an expensive affair, owing to the long process involved with it,” Sarma said while speaking at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim at ITA Cultural Complex, Machkhowa on Saturday.
“I call upon the office bearers of the Bar Council to find out as to how it can play its role to help the weak and underprivileged,” he appealed.
Correlating with the celebration, a national seminar on the subject “Role of Technology and in Facilitating Speedy Justice” was also held.
Addressing those present, which included the Union minister of Law & Justice Kiren Rijiju, Judges of the Supreme Court Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia, the Chief Justice of Guwahati High Court RM Chhaya, the chief minister congratulated the Bar Council for having successfully completed 60 years of glorious existence.
According to him, the judiciary has always played a key role in upholding the rule of law and maintaining the fine balance of power among the four pillars of our democracy. “This has ensured the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens of this country remained intact,” the chief minister added.
Referring to the Vedas, the Upanishads and other ancient texts, the chief minister touched upon the subject of the rich tradition of law in the country since times immemorial.
The chief minister lauded the Indian judiciary for strengthening the country’s legal and constitutional framework, which he said emanated from the numerous landmark judgments passed by it.
Sarma also referred to the judiciary as the saviour of Indian democracy, stating that its landmark judgments on subjects such as “basic structure”, among others, saved the Constitution from losing its spirit.
Appealing to the advocates to be icons of dedication, honesty and kindness, Sarma requested them to hone their professional skills so as to advance themselves strongly in the workplace.
Speaking on the steps the government of Assam has taken in this direction, the chief minister stated that around 100 new positions would be created in the lower judiciary. This, he said, would be a step towards faster dispensing of justice in the state. The chief minister also added that of the Rs 9,000 crore approved by the Central government for improvement of judicial infrastructure, the judiciary in Assam would receive around Rs 300 crore as its share.
In addition to that, the government of Assam would provide another Rs 300 crore in this regard. He also stated that the state government is contemplating various welfare schemes for those who retire from active practice.
Museum Inauguration: Earlier in the day, Sarma attended the inaugural ceremony of the Gauhati High Court Museum, built at the old block of the Gauhati High Court premises.
Attending the ceremony as one of the chief guests, along with Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant, Union minister of Law & Justice Kiren Rijiju, the chief minister seemed impressed with various items, such as a handwritten copy of the Constitution of India, robes, wigs of retired and past judges, litho machine, etc., at display in the museum.
