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Feb 06’2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Indian judiciary has fulfilled its responsibility as the life force of the Constitution. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee function of the Gujarat High Court through video conference on Saturday, he said, Judiciary has always strengthened the Constitution by creatively and positively interpreting it.
Lauding the judicial reforms, Mr Modi said, the judiciary has always performed its duty, be it safeguarding the rights of people of the country or in any situation where the national interest needed to be prioritized. He said this notion of Rule of Law has been the basis of our civilization and social fabric. It has been the basis of good governance. Mr Modi emphasized that it is the responsibility of both the executive and judiciary to establish a world-class judicial system that provides guarantee of timely justice to the person at the lowest rung of the society. The Prime Minister praised the dedication of the judiciary during difficult time of the pandemic.
The Prime Minister lauded the Supreme Court for hearing the most number of cases through video conferencing in the world. He said, High Courts and District Courts also carried out a large number of e-proceedings during COVID.
The Prime Minister said that Atmanirbhar Abhiyan will play a big role in the efforts of the judicial modernization. He said Atmanirbhar Abhiyan encourages the video conferencing platform which helps in delivering the speedy justice.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Law & Justice, Ravishankar Prasad said that the Gujarat High Court has always set high standards in the Indian judiciary.
