New Delhi: Complimenting the judiciary for upholding the highest standards of conduct and for being the most trusted institution in which people have reposed faith, the President Ram Nath Kovind, however, said judges Extreme discretion should be exercised while passing comments court As a proceeding, it may give rise to ambiguous interpretation.
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Constitution Day in the presence of the CJI, the judge of Supreme court and High Courts, and Law Minister, Kovind also stressed on the need to reform the judiciary to make justice more speedy and accessible and to improve the gender balance in the institution.
“In the Indian tradition, judges are conceived of as a model of purity and separation, similar to ‘Sthitapragya’. We have a rich history of legions of judges who are known for their farsightedness and statements full of conduct beyond reproach. who have become a mark for generations to come. I am happy to know that the Indian judiciary is upholding those highest standards.”
“There is no doubt that you have set a high bar for yourself. Therefore, it is also necessary for judges to exercise utmost discretion in their statements to the courts. Indiscreet remarks, even if made with good intention , gives room for questionable interpretations to bring down the judiciary,” Kovind said.
He also expressed concern over the targeting of the judiciary on social media by some miscreants and expressed hope that it would continue to be an aberration and a short-lived phenomenon. “From the very beginning, the judiciary, while discharging its responsibility, has consistently acted in line with those highest standards of conduct. It is the most trusted organization in the eyes of the people. Therefore, I am deeply saddened to learn that recently there have been cases of some derogatory remarks against the judiciary on social media platforms. These platforms have worked wonders to democratize information, yet they also have a dark side. The anonymity offered by him is exploited by some miscreants,” the President said.
CJI NV Raman He said that only the judiciary should not be blamed for delay in judgment and acquittals in criminal cases. “Another set of misunderstandings pertains to the belief that courts are responsible for liberal acquittals and adjournments. However, the truth is that public prosecutors, advocates and parties – all must cooperate in the judicial process. Non-cooperation, procedural lapses and The courts cannot be blamed for faulty investigation.
law minister Kiren Rijiju He said his government was committed to improving the judicial infrastructure and Rs 9,000 crore has been sanctioned for it.
“As pointed out by the Law Minister, the government is allocating a substantial amount for the development of judicial infrastructure. However, money is not the problem. The problem is that some states are not coming forward to match the grant. As a result, central funds remain largely unutilized. That is why I am proposing a special purpose vehicle of the judicial infrastructure of the Authority. I request the Minister to take this proposal to its logical conclusion. I also urge them to expedite the process of filling judicial vacancies,” the CJI said.
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Constitution Day in the presence of the CJI, the judge of Supreme court and High Courts, and Law Minister, Kovind also stressed on the need to reform the judiciary to make justice more speedy and accessible and to improve the gender balance in the institution.
“In the Indian tradition, judges are conceived of as a model of purity and separation, similar to ‘Sthitapragya’. We have a rich history of legions of judges who are known for their farsightedness and statements full of conduct beyond reproach. who have become a mark for generations to come. I am happy to know that the Indian judiciary is upholding those highest standards.”
“There is no doubt that you have set a high bar for yourself. Therefore, it is also necessary for judges to exercise utmost discretion in their statements to the courts. Indiscreet remarks, even if made with good intention , gives room for questionable interpretations to bring down the judiciary,” Kovind said.
He also expressed concern over the targeting of the judiciary on social media by some miscreants and expressed hope that it would continue to be an aberration and a short-lived phenomenon. “From the very beginning, the judiciary, while discharging its responsibility, has consistently acted in line with those highest standards of conduct. It is the most trusted organization in the eyes of the people. Therefore, I am deeply saddened to learn that recently there have been cases of some derogatory remarks against the judiciary on social media platforms. These platforms have worked wonders to democratize information, yet they also have a dark side. The anonymity offered by him is exploited by some miscreants,” the President said.
CJI NV Raman He said that only the judiciary should not be blamed for delay in judgment and acquittals in criminal cases. “Another set of misunderstandings pertains to the belief that courts are responsible for liberal acquittals and adjournments. However, the truth is that public prosecutors, advocates and parties – all must cooperate in the judicial process. Non-cooperation, procedural lapses and The courts cannot be blamed for faulty investigation.
law minister Kiren Rijiju He said his government was committed to improving the judicial infrastructure and Rs 9,000 crore has been sanctioned for it.
“As pointed out by the Law Minister, the government is allocating a substantial amount for the development of judicial infrastructure. However, money is not the problem. The problem is that some states are not coming forward to match the grant. As a result, central funds remain largely unutilized. That is why I am proposing a special purpose vehicle of the judicial infrastructure of the Authority. I request the Minister to take this proposal to its logical conclusion. I also urge them to expedite the process of filling judicial vacancies,” the CJI said.
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