Dialogue, dignity, inclusion essential to make justice accessible: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said dialogue, dignity and inclusion are essential to make justice genuinely accessible, and stressed that legal aid
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said dialogue, dignity and inclusion are essential to make justice genuinely accessible, and stressed that legal aid should not be limited to disposing of cases. He said the aim must also be to ensure that people are treated with respect. Addressing the Western Zone Regional Conference of the Legal Services Authority in Indore, the said access to justice must respond to the specific problems faced by people. The inaugural session was attended by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Read Full Story "Access to justice begins with dialogue and solutions should be provided according to specific problems faced by people," Surya Kant said. He also stressed that the grievances and hardships of different communities should be heard in their own languages. Describing volunteers associated with legal services authorities as part of a "judicial army", the said they play a crucial role in taking government schemes to the grassroots. He urged them to help victims secure justice in a way that protects dignity and ensures inclusion.
The conference has brought together senior members of the judiciary, government representatives and officials linked to legal services institutions. Addressing the event, Chief Minister Yadav said the justice system has seen major changes driven by modern technology. "The judicial framework is being revamped through systems such as e-filing, digital records, the 'One Data-One Case' approach, virtual hearings, and modern judicial management," he said. He also said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, new laws have been enacted to replace centuries-old colonial-era legislation.
The conference focused on improving access to justice, with the underlining dialogue, language and dignity in legal aid, while the chief minister highlighted the use of technology and legal reform in the justice system. Ends
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