An effective judicial system is the fundamental basis of a developed India: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Jodhpur: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said that an effective judicial system is the basic foundation of a developed India, adding that the role of both the government and the judiciary is important in this direction. The Speaker was addressing a programme organised to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur on Saturday. On the occasion, he recalled that the Rajasthan High Court has produced many highly reputed judges and eminent advocates who have rendered outstanding services in the field of law and justice, adding that the country and the state have benefited from the decisions of the Court in this historic 75-year journey.

He was happy to note that the interests of all people have been protected and strengthened during this period. Emphasising the need for accessible, affordable and speedy justice to the general public, the Speaker said the role of the courts is very important in this direction. Birla expressed hope that the government has made several statutory changes to reduce the excessive burden on the judicial system. He hoped that the judiciary will also play an equal role in this direction. He emphasised on innovations and maximum use of new technology to dispose of pending cases and remove shortcomings of the justice system. He hoped that the innovations taking place in the Rajasthan High Court will provide inspiration and direction to judicial initiatives across the country. The Lok Sabha Speaker expressed happiness and said that Indian democracy has become stronger in its 75-year journey due to the collective efforts of all organs of the state. He reminded that the Constitution makers have divided the responsibilities and functions among the three organs of the state – legislature, executive and judiciary, to ensure that all three organs work together and independently and impartially. He expressed the view that the use of technology by all three organs can make the lives of the people easy, simple and convenient. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of a developed India, Birla stressed that every citizen and every institution of the country will have to contribute their full efforts in this Mahayagya. He appealed to the youth and said that they will play an important role in achieving the goal of a developed India. Birla expressed satisfaction that in the last decade, the government has worked continuously towards ‘ease of living’. He said that efforts have been made at every level to make the life of the common man easy, simple and convenient. He described ease of access to justice as an important effort in this direction and said that the judiciary has a big role in this direction. Describing an effective justice system as an important part of the resolve for a developed India, the Speaker said that simple, accessible and speedy justice are its three major pillars and all stakeholders should play an effective role in this direction. Birla described the passing of the Bharat Civil Protection Code, Justice Code and Evidence Act by the Parliament in place of old laws as the beginning of a new era for the judicial system of the country. He urged the courts and advocates to study these three new laws and make continuous efforts to ensure that the public gets maximum benefit from them. Describing equality, justice and liberty as the basic spirit of the Constitution, he expressed happiness that the Indian judiciary has worked relentlessly to protect these fundamental principles. Appreciating the important role of the judiciary in strengthening democracy and increasing public confidence, he said the judiciary has taken many important decisions regarding the protection of individual liberty and fundamental rights. Describing the public’s faith in an impartial Election Commission and people’s participation in elections as a major strength of Indian democracy, Birla said 65 crore people participated in the Lok Sabha elections, which astonished the entire world. He described it as a symbol of India’s growing influence in the world. (ANI)