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  • Fighting Narendra Modi and RSS, but don’t harbor hate for them in my heart: Rahul Gandhi

    Express News Service

    BHOPAL: “Though I’m battling Narendra Modi and RSS, I don’t harbour hate for them in my heart. Fear leads to hate, but I don’t have fear and so I don’t harbor hate in my heart,” former Congress national president Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday evening, while addressing a public gathering at Mhow in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), the birthplace of the founding father of country’s constitution Dr BR Ambedkar.

    “I’ll give you my example. My grandmother (Indira Gandhi) sustained 32 bullet wounds, my father (Rajiv Gandhi) was killed by a bomb blast and terrifying violence has been unleashed against me also. But I’ve lost fear and there is only love and no hate in my heart. Those who fear don’t love, while those who love don’t fear. Our country’s DNA isn’t made up of fear or hate, but only comprises love and compassion. I ask the PM, BJP, RSS and home minister Amit Shah to shed fear and hate from their hearts as they are damaging the country immensely,” Rahul said in his speech marking the Constitution Day at Dr BR Ambedkar’s birthplace.

    ALSO READ | Anatomy of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination 

    Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.

    The former Congress president was joined on the stage of the Constitution Day event by newly elected national Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who administered the gathering the pledge to protect the Constitution till last breath.

    “When Dr BR Ambedkar presented the Constitution’s draft to the President, he had said about different political parties of different sects. What is being done by RSS and BJP now, had been foreseen by Dr Ambedkar then only. With deep foresight, he had cautioned that we need to be alert not only about our external enemies, but also about those from within the country. He had also said that if parties (political parties) put their sect above the country, we might lose our independence forever,” Kharge maintained.

    “Few people (RSS/BJP) want to pit Dr Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru and Sardar Patel against each other, as these people believe in Divide and Rule policy. We’ve to be alert about such people, which will happen when we all work to save democracy and conserve the country’s Constitution,” Kharge said.

    “Honouring the spirit of the founding fathers of our country and constitution, we must pledge to keep our caste, sect and religion aside and work unitedly for saving democracy, constitution and the country,” he maintained.

    Later, accusing PM Modi, BJP and RSS of fulfilling the dreams of a few billionaire industrialists (who are getting whatever they want), Rahul Gandhi said the PM has betrayed the youth of the country by not giving them jobs, instead turning them into labourers. “PM Modi lied to the country’s youths by asking them to fry pakodas, instead he wanted them to just do majdoori. The real meaning of Modi’s Startup India campaign means Start Majdoori.”

    He accused the RSS and BJP of backstabbing Mahatma Gandhi and Dr BR Ambedkar through their politics of fear, hate and violence. “They (RSS/BJP) once worshipped Godse (Nathuram Godse) only, but were later forced to bow before pictures of Dr Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi with folded hands. But the same forces are actually backstabbing the ideals of Gandhi and Ambedkar.”

    “They (the RSS and BJP) are placing their people in all institutions, spanning from Judiciary to Press and Defence Forces, to gag democratic voices and the constitution, but the Congress and people of the country will never allow them to succeed in it,” he stated emphatically.

    ALSO READ | OPINION: Why our Constitution matters

    While maintaining that the Constitution gave the country’s national flag real power, Rahul, raised the issue of the RSS not hoisting the national flag at its office for 52 years.

    The Bharat Jodo Yatra, which completed its 80th day and four day in MP, will travel in India’s cleanest city and MP’s saffron fort Indore for two more days before walking to Ujjain on November 29.

    ‘MP government’s conspiracy’

    The Bharat Jodo Yatra had reached Dr Ambedkar’s birthplace Mhow in Indore district on Saturday evening. As per eyewitnesses, there was a complete blackout twice in the span of 15 minutes at Dr BR Ambedkar’s Memorial and the entire Mhow town. The power supply, however, was restored after 15 minutes. Congress leaders, including ex-MP CM Digvijaya Singh said the blackout could be part of the state government’s conspiracy.

    ALSO READ | The future of the Indian Constitution

    The power department officials, however, made it clear that power had tripped due to technical problems, which was corrected shortly.

    BHOPAL: “Though I’m battling Narendra Modi and RSS, I don’t harbour hate for them in my heart. Fear leads to hate, but I don’t have fear and so I don’t harbor hate in my heart,” former Congress national president Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday evening, while addressing a public gathering at Mhow in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), the birthplace of the founding father of country’s constitution Dr BR Ambedkar.

    “I’ll give you my example. My grandmother (Indira Gandhi) sustained 32 bullet wounds, my father (Rajiv Gandhi) was killed by a bomb blast and terrifying violence has been unleashed against me also. But I’ve lost fear and there is only love and no hate in my heart. Those who fear don’t love, while those who love don’t fear. Our country’s DNA isn’t made up of fear or hate, but only comprises love and compassion. I ask the PM, BJP, RSS and home minister Amit Shah to shed fear and hate from their hearts as they are damaging the country immensely,” Rahul said in his speech marking the Constitution Day at Dr BR Ambedkar’s birthplace.

    ALSO READ | Anatomy of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination 

    Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.

    The former Congress president was joined on the stage of the Constitution Day event by newly elected national Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who administered the gathering the pledge to protect the Constitution till last breath.

    “When Dr BR Ambedkar presented the Constitution’s draft to the President, he had said about different political parties of different sects. What is being done by RSS and BJP now, had been foreseen by Dr Ambedkar then only. With deep foresight, he had cautioned that we need to be alert not only about our external enemies, but also about those from within the country. He had also said that if parties (political parties) put their sect above the country, we might lose our independence forever,” Kharge maintained.

    “Few people (RSS/BJP) want to pit Dr Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru and Sardar Patel against each other, as these people believe in Divide and Rule policy. We’ve to be alert about such people, which will happen when we all work to save democracy and conserve the country’s Constitution,” Kharge said.

    “Honouring the spirit of the founding fathers of our country and constitution, we must pledge to keep our caste, sect and religion aside and work unitedly for saving democracy, constitution and the country,” he maintained.

    Later, accusing PM Modi, BJP and RSS of fulfilling the dreams of a few billionaire industrialists (who are getting whatever they want), Rahul Gandhi said the PM has betrayed the youth of the country by not giving them jobs, instead turning them into labourers. “PM Modi lied to the country’s youths by asking them to fry pakodas, instead he wanted them to just do majdoori. The real meaning of Modi’s Startup India campaign means Start Majdoori.”

    He accused the RSS and BJP of backstabbing Mahatma Gandhi and Dr BR Ambedkar through their politics of fear, hate and violence. “They (RSS/BJP) once worshipped Godse (Nathuram Godse) only, but were later forced to bow before pictures of Dr Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi with folded hands. But the same forces are actually backstabbing the ideals of Gandhi and Ambedkar.”

    “They (the RSS and BJP) are placing their people in all institutions, spanning from Judiciary to Press and Defence Forces, to gag democratic voices and the constitution, but the Congress and people of the country will never allow them to succeed in it,” he stated emphatically.

    ALSO READ | OPINION: Why our Constitution matters

    While maintaining that the Constitution gave the country’s national flag real power, Rahul, raised the issue of the RSS not hoisting the national flag at its office for 52 years.

    The Bharat Jodo Yatra, which completed its 80th day and four day in MP, will travel in India’s cleanest city and MP’s saffron fort Indore for two more days before walking to Ujjain on November 29.

    ‘MP government’s conspiracy’

    The Bharat Jodo Yatra had reached Dr Ambedkar’s birthplace Mhow in Indore district on Saturday evening. As per eyewitnesses, there was a complete blackout twice in the span of 15 minutes at Dr BR Ambedkar’s Memorial and the entire Mhow town. The power supply, however, was restored after 15 minutes. Congress leaders, including ex-MP CM Digvijaya Singh said the blackout could be part of the state government’s conspiracy.

    ALSO READ | The future of the Indian Constitution

    The power department officials, however, made it clear that power had tripped due to technical problems, which was corrected shortly.

  • PM Modi on Constitution Day urges to further strengthen India as mother of democracy

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Constitution Day urged for further strengthening the identity of India as the mother of democracy. Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26th November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. 

    Speaking at the Constitution Day event organised by the Supreme Court on Saturday, he added that be it individuals or institutions, our duties are our first priority. 

    Laying emphasis on the nation completing 75 years of Independence, Modi while terming Amrit Kaal as ‘Kartavya Kaal’ said that our duty, as the country embarks on journey for the next 25 years of development, should be primarily towards the nation. “The Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal is the time for duty towards the country”, he said.

    Informing that India will attain the G20 Presidency in a week’s time, Modi laid emphasis on the need to promote prestige and reputation of the country globally. “It is our collective responsibility. The identity of India as the mother of democracy needs to be further strengthened.” 

    Modi also informed that to ensure timely justice, laws are being made easier and accessible for common citizens and the Judiciary is taking many steps in this regard.

    Underlining youth centric spirit, Modi stressed on the need to make youth aware about the Constitution of India for better understanding of topics such as Equality and Empowerment. PM Modi recalled the circumstances that stood before the country when the Constitution was initially drafted. He also mentioned that the youth must learn of the Constituent Assembly debates at the time of its formation. 

    Highlighting the role played by women members of the Constituent Assembly such as Dakshayani Velayudhan, Durgabai Deshmukh, Hansa Mehta, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur and other women members, PM lamented that their significant contribution towards the nation is rarely discussed.  

    PM also paid tribute to the ones who had lost their lives in Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2011. He also launched various new initiatives under the e-court project which includes Virtual Justice Clock, JustIS mobile app 2.0, Digital court and S3WaaS websites.

    Speaking at the valedictory function, President Draupadi Murmu said that the Supreme Court has played its role as the interpreter to the constitution in the most exemplary way. “Landmark judgments passed by this court have strengthened the legal and constitutional framework of our nation. SC bench and bar are known for their legal scholarship. This court would always remain the sentinel of justice,” she added.

    Recalling her time when she was born in a small village, she said, “We used to consider three people as our god- “teacher” “doctor” “lawyer”. She also said that something needs to be done for the people languishing in jail even for petty offences since they aren’t aware of their fundamental rights as well as fundamental duties. Against this backdrop, she said that something has to be done by the legislature, executive, judiciary in this regard. 

    Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the need to encourage local languages in court. He said that the BCI under the chairmanship of ex-CJI SA Bobde had set up a committee for examining the feasibility of having common court vocabulary. He also said, “GOI is committed to social diversity and has been requesting CJs of HCs to provide for the same while sending proposal for appointments of judges.” 

    Underlying the need for enhancing the representation of marginalised communities and women, CJI DY Chandrachud said, “It’s crucial that we tap on experience of diverse section of people who are a part of judiciary. Their knowledge and understanding would strengthen the institution. All the more important that representation of marginalised communities and women in legal profession and judiciary is enhanced.” 

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Constitution Day urged for further strengthening the identity of India as the mother of democracy. Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26th November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. 

    Speaking at the Constitution Day event organised by the Supreme Court on Saturday, he added that be it individuals or institutions, our duties are our first priority. 

    Laying emphasis on the nation completing 75 years of Independence, Modi while terming Amrit Kaal as ‘Kartavya Kaal’ said that our duty, as the country embarks on journey for the next 25 years of development, should be primarily towards the nation. “The Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal is the time for duty towards the country”, he said.

    Informing that India will attain the G20 Presidency in a week’s time, Modi laid emphasis on the need to promote prestige and reputation of the country globally. “It is our collective responsibility. The identity of India as the mother of democracy needs to be further strengthened.” 

    Modi also informed that to ensure timely justice, laws are being made easier and accessible for common citizens and the Judiciary is taking many steps in this regard.

    Underlining youth centric spirit, Modi stressed on the need to make youth aware about the Constitution of India for better understanding of topics such as Equality and Empowerment. PM Modi recalled the circumstances that stood before the country when the Constitution was initially drafted. He also mentioned that the youth must learn of the Constituent Assembly debates at the time of its formation. 

    Highlighting the role played by women members of the Constituent Assembly such as Dakshayani Velayudhan, Durgabai Deshmukh, Hansa Mehta, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur and other women members, PM lamented that their significant contribution towards the nation is rarely discussed.  

    PM also paid tribute to the ones who had lost their lives in Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2011. He also launched various new initiatives under the e-court project which includes Virtual Justice Clock, JustIS mobile app 2.0, Digital court and S3WaaS websites.

    Speaking at the valedictory function, President Draupadi Murmu said that the Supreme Court has played its role as the interpreter to the constitution in the most exemplary way. “Landmark judgments passed by this court have strengthened the legal and constitutional framework of our nation. SC bench and bar are known for their legal scholarship. This court would always remain the sentinel of justice,” she added.

    Recalling her time when she was born in a small village, she said, “We used to consider three people as our god- “teacher” “doctor” “lawyer”. She also said that something needs to be done for the people languishing in jail even for petty offences since they aren’t aware of their fundamental rights as well as fundamental duties. Against this backdrop, she said that something has to be done by the legislature, executive, judiciary in this regard. 

    Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the need to encourage local languages in court. He said that the BCI under the chairmanship of ex-CJI SA Bobde had set up a committee for examining the feasibility of having common court vocabulary. He also said, “GOI is committed to social diversity and has been requesting CJs of HCs to provide for the same while sending proposal for appointments of judges.” 

    Underlying the need for enhancing the representation of marginalised communities and women, CJI DY Chandrachud said, “It’s crucial that we tap on experience of diverse section of people who are a part of judiciary. Their knowledge and understanding would strengthen the institution. All the more important that representation of marginalised communities and women in legal profession and judiciary is enhanced.” 

  • Conversion of Supreme Court into small causal court must stop: Attorney General

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Attorney General for India R Venkataramani on Saturday stressed the need to decongest the Supreme Court and said it is important that the government stops overloading it with endless statutory appeals and huge flow of cases from high courts.

    Addressing a gathering at the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, Venkataramani said there is a need to have a litigation policy for the government so that every matter does not become a matter of litigation.

    Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. Earlier, the day was observed as Law Day.

    “It is important that the government stops overloading the Supreme Court with endless statutory appeals alongside a seamless and huge flow of cases from high courts. The conversion of the Supreme Court into a small causal court must stop,” he said, adding that the high court should also be decongested.

    Venkataramani said every department must have a resolution wing with competent and independent legal equipment to resolve facts-based issues.

    “Only complex matters with legal issues which cannot be resolved must go for institutional resolution. I am confident the government will give an ear to an earnest attorney general to draw a quick roadmap,” Venkataramani said at the event also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

    The attorney general said family courts needed to become more comfortable and that there was a need for a settlement commission when it came to property law and more.

    “Rule of law is a non-violent revolution. More room for rule of law reduces violence. I look forward to a day when the west may come learning from us on justice standards. Colonialism of minds and people would be free,” he said.ALSO READ | No institution in constitutional democracy including collegium is perfect: CJI

    NEW DELHI: Attorney General for India R Venkataramani on Saturday stressed the need to decongest the Supreme Court and said it is important that the government stops overloading it with endless statutory appeals and huge flow of cases from high courts.

    Addressing a gathering at the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, Venkataramani said there is a need to have a litigation policy for the government so that every matter does not become a matter of litigation.

    Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. Earlier, the day was observed as Law Day.

    “It is important that the government stops overloading the Supreme Court with endless statutory appeals alongside a seamless and huge flow of cases from high courts. The conversion of the Supreme Court into a small causal court must stop,” he said, adding that the high court should also be decongested.

    Venkataramani said every department must have a resolution wing with competent and independent legal equipment to resolve facts-based issues.

    “Only complex matters with legal issues which cannot be resolved must go for institutional resolution. I am confident the government will give an ear to an earnest attorney general to draw a quick roadmap,” Venkataramani said at the event also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

    The attorney general said family courts needed to become more comfortable and that there was a need for a settlement commission when it came to property law and more.

    “Rule of law is a non-violent revolution. More room for rule of law reduces violence. I look forward to a day when the west may come learning from us on justice standards. Colonialism of minds and people would be free,” he said.ALSO READ | No institution in constitutional democracy including collegium is perfect: CJI

  • Essential to make process of litigation citizen-centric, technology must be augmented: CJI

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said technology must be augmented with institutional reforms to resolve issues of access to justice, and it is essential to simplify the litigation process and make it “citizen-centric.”

    He also said the judiciary has been adopting technology to improve the working of courts and it is of “supreme importance” that courts are remodelled to reach out to citizens instead of them reaching out to courts in their quest for justice.

    Speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) said judges across the country must reflect upon the constitutional vision of securing justice, equality and liberty.

    He said it is important that the representation of marginalised communities and women in the legal profession and judiciary is increased.

    Justice Chandrachud also spoke about the e-initiatives — virtual justice clock, justIS mobile app 2.0, digital court and s3WaaS websites of district courts — that were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the function.

    In a nation as large and diverse as India, the “paramount challenge” the judiciary faces as an institution is to ensure that the justice delivery system is accessible to everyone, he said.

    “We have been adopting technology to improve the working of courts. It is of supreme importance and necessity that courts are remodelled to reach out to people instead of people reaching out to courts in their quest for justice,” the CJI said.

    “To ensure that courts reach out to people, it is essential that the process of litigation is simplified and made citizen-centric,” he said.ALSO READ | Centre doing everything possible to strengthen judicial system: Law Minister

    Justice Chandrachud said though the judiciary’s engagement with technology gained prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic, “we must not dismantle the infrastructure but built upon it.”

    “I will earnestly request the chief justices of high courts to ensure that the technological infrastructure, on which public funds have been spent, is not dismantled but strengthened further,” he said.

    Justice Chandrachud said as the CJI, he is attempting to adopt technology-based services in the listing of cases and court hearings “so that institutional flaws such as delays in listing and hearing can be removed from our vocabulary.”

    “While technology has ably aided us in ensuring the functionality of the judiciary during the pandemic, technology must be augmented with institutional reforms to resolve the chief issue of access to justice,” he said.

    The CJI said the first interface of people with the judicial system is the district judiciary and it is of paramount importance that it is strengthened and supported.

    “The district judiciary must be lifted from the mindset of being a subordinate judiciary,” he said.

    Giving details of the e-initiatives launched by the prime minister, Justice Chandrachud said these initiatives reflect upon the commitment of the judiciary towards providing access to justice.

    “Our endeavour is to enhance access to justice. This must not be understood in narrow terms of enriching the experience of those who are already in possession of access but by reaching out to those groups and communities, that are denied basic rights,” he said.

    The CJI said the Supreme Court now functions in a hybrid mode which enables lawyers and parties in person to appear from different parts of the country.

    “Though the Supreme Court is located on Tilak Marg, the Supreme Court is a Supreme Court for the entire nation,” he said.

    He said the colonial and pre-colonial courts followed an approach of reluctance, disinclination and inaction in protecting the rights of citizens.

    “All judges across courts in India, ranging from district courts to the Supreme Court must reflect upon the constitutional vision of securing justice, equality and liberty,” he said.

    “There is a need for us to introspect on our actions and decisions and to question our own prejudices and preconceptions. For, until we open our minds to multiple views of persons with varied lived experiences, we would be lacking in our roles as judges,” the CJI said.

    He said an institution thrives with time only when it functions democratically and he believes that as the CJI, it is his responsibility to collaborate and consult judges at the apex court, judges of high courts, members of the district judiciary and stakeholders of the institution.

    “It is crucial that we tap the experience of the diverse sections of people who are part of the judiciary,” he said, adding, “That is why it is all the more important that the representation of marginalised communities and women in the legal profession and judiciary is enhanced.”

    On the e-initiatives, the CJI said the virtual justice clock is a platform where the information available through the National Judicial Data Grid is made available to the public.

    The justIS mobile app 2.0 is developed for judges of district courts and it is provided to judicial officers to monitor the pendency and disposal of his or her court at the handset 24X7, he said.

    Justice Chandrachud said the digital court is a green initiative of the Indian judiciary to make courts paperless or digital. He said through the digital court and s3WaaS initiatives, the websites of district courts are being upgraded to a platform which is secure, scalable and accessible.

    “I can assure everyone that the initiatives launched today are a part of a larger technological and institutional advancement of the Indian judiciary to ensure that even the most disadvantaged communities in the country do not stumble while reaching out to justice,” he said.

    The CJI appealed to youngsters to reflect on the social realities of India and work towards achieving fraternity by dedicating themselves to the cause of justice in whatever way possible.

    “Sometimes change happens by small acts of kindness. The heart and the soul of law, as it is administered in our courts, is our sense of compassion to our citizens,” he said.

    NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said technology must be augmented with institutional reforms to resolve issues of access to justice, and it is essential to simplify the litigation process and make it “citizen-centric.”

    He also said the judiciary has been adopting technology to improve the working of courts and it is of “supreme importance” that courts are remodelled to reach out to citizens instead of them reaching out to courts in their quest for justice.

    Speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) said judges across the country must reflect upon the constitutional vision of securing justice, equality and liberty.

    He said it is important that the representation of marginalised communities and women in the legal profession and judiciary is increased.

    Justice Chandrachud also spoke about the e-initiatives — virtual justice clock, justIS mobile app 2.0, digital court and s3WaaS websites of district courts — that were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the function.

    In a nation as large and diverse as India, the “paramount challenge” the judiciary faces as an institution is to ensure that the justice delivery system is accessible to everyone, he said.

    “We have been adopting technology to improve the working of courts. It is of supreme importance and necessity that courts are remodelled to reach out to people instead of people reaching out to courts in their quest for justice,” the CJI said.

    “To ensure that courts reach out to people, it is essential that the process of litigation is simplified and made citizen-centric,” he said.ALSO READ | Centre doing everything possible to strengthen judicial system: Law Minister

    Justice Chandrachud said though the judiciary’s engagement with technology gained prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic, “we must not dismantle the infrastructure but built upon it.”

    “I will earnestly request the chief justices of high courts to ensure that the technological infrastructure, on which public funds have been spent, is not dismantled but strengthened further,” he said.

    Justice Chandrachud said as the CJI, he is attempting to adopt technology-based services in the listing of cases and court hearings “so that institutional flaws such as delays in listing and hearing can be removed from our vocabulary.”

    “While technology has ably aided us in ensuring the functionality of the judiciary during the pandemic, technology must be augmented with institutional reforms to resolve the chief issue of access to justice,” he said.

    The CJI said the first interface of people with the judicial system is the district judiciary and it is of paramount importance that it is strengthened and supported.

    “The district judiciary must be lifted from the mindset of being a subordinate judiciary,” he said.

    Giving details of the e-initiatives launched by the prime minister, Justice Chandrachud said these initiatives reflect upon the commitment of the judiciary towards providing access to justice.

    “Our endeavour is to enhance access to justice. This must not be understood in narrow terms of enriching the experience of those who are already in possession of access but by reaching out to those groups and communities, that are denied basic rights,” he said.

    The CJI said the Supreme Court now functions in a hybrid mode which enables lawyers and parties in person to appear from different parts of the country.

    “Though the Supreme Court is located on Tilak Marg, the Supreme Court is a Supreme Court for the entire nation,” he said.

    He said the colonial and pre-colonial courts followed an approach of reluctance, disinclination and inaction in protecting the rights of citizens.

    “All judges across courts in India, ranging from district courts to the Supreme Court must reflect upon the constitutional vision of securing justice, equality and liberty,” he said.

    “There is a need for us to introspect on our actions and decisions and to question our own prejudices and preconceptions. For, until we open our minds to multiple views of persons with varied lived experiences, we would be lacking in our roles as judges,” the CJI said.

    He said an institution thrives with time only when it functions democratically and he believes that as the CJI, it is his responsibility to collaborate and consult judges at the apex court, judges of high courts, members of the district judiciary and stakeholders of the institution.

    “It is crucial that we tap the experience of the diverse sections of people who are part of the judiciary,” he said, adding, “That is why it is all the more important that the representation of marginalised communities and women in the legal profession and judiciary is enhanced.”

    On the e-initiatives, the CJI said the virtual justice clock is a platform where the information available through the National Judicial Data Grid is made available to the public.

    The justIS mobile app 2.0 is developed for judges of district courts and it is provided to judicial officers to monitor the pendency and disposal of his or her court at the handset 24X7, he said.

    Justice Chandrachud said the digital court is a green initiative of the Indian judiciary to make courts paperless or digital. He said through the digital court and s3WaaS initiatives, the websites of district courts are being upgraded to a platform which is secure, scalable and accessible.

    “I can assure everyone that the initiatives launched today are a part of a larger technological and institutional advancement of the Indian judiciary to ensure that even the most disadvantaged communities in the country do not stumble while reaching out to justice,” he said.

    The CJI appealed to youngsters to reflect on the social realities of India and work towards achieving fraternity by dedicating themselves to the cause of justice in whatever way possible.

    “Sometimes change happens by small acts of kindness. The heart and the soul of law, as it is administered in our courts, is our sense of compassion to our citizens,” he said.

  • PM Modi to attend Constitution Day celebrations in SC; launch new initiatives on Saturday

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court on Saturday, his office said.

    Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. Earlier, the day was observed as Law Day.

    During the programme, the prime minister will launch new initiatives under the e-court project, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Friday.

    The e-court project is an effort to provide services to litigants, lawyers and the judiciary through information and communication technology-enabled courts, the statement pointed out.

    The initiatives being launched by Prime Minister Modi include the ‘virtual justice clock’, ‘JustIS’ mobile app 2.0, digital court and ‘S3WaaS’ websites.

    The virtual justice clock is an initiative to exhibit vital statistics of the justice delivery system at the court level, giving the details of cases instituted, cases disposed and pendency of cases on a day, week and month basis at the court level.

    The effort is to make the functioning of courts accountable and transparent by sharing with the public the status of case disposal.

    People can access the virtual justice clock of any court establishment on any district court website.

    The JustIS Mobile App 2.0 is a tool available to judicial officers (members of the lower judiciary) for effective court and case management by monitoring the pendency and disposal of not only their court but also for individual judges working under them.

    This app is available to high court and Supreme Court judges who can now monitor the pendency and disposal of all states and districts under their jurisdiction.

    The digital court is an initiative to make court records available to judges in a digitised form to enable the transition to paperless courts.

    The S3WaaS website is a framework to generate, configure, deploy and manage websites for publishing specified information and services related to district judiciary.

    It is a cloud service developed for government entities to generate secure, scalable and ‘sugamya’ (accessible) websites.

    It is multilingual, citizen-friendly and divyang (people with special needs) friendly.

    Officials said the event will also be addressed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and senior judges of the Supreme Court.

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court on Saturday, his office said.

    Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. Earlier, the day was observed as Law Day.

    During the programme, the prime minister will launch new initiatives under the e-court project, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Friday.

    The e-court project is an effort to provide services to litigants, lawyers and the judiciary through information and communication technology-enabled courts, the statement pointed out.

    The initiatives being launched by Prime Minister Modi include the ‘virtual justice clock’, ‘JustIS’ mobile app 2.0, digital court and ‘S3WaaS’ websites.

    The virtual justice clock is an initiative to exhibit vital statistics of the justice delivery system at the court level, giving the details of cases instituted, cases disposed and pendency of cases on a day, week and month basis at the court level.

    The effort is to make the functioning of courts accountable and transparent by sharing with the public the status of case disposal.

    People can access the virtual justice clock of any court establishment on any district court website.

    The JustIS Mobile App 2.0 is a tool available to judicial officers (members of the lower judiciary) for effective court and case management by monitoring the pendency and disposal of not only their court but also for individual judges working under them.

    This app is available to high court and Supreme Court judges who can now monitor the pendency and disposal of all states and districts under their jurisdiction.

    The digital court is an initiative to make court records available to judges in a digitised form to enable the transition to paperless courts.

    The S3WaaS website is a framework to generate, configure, deploy and manage websites for publishing specified information and services related to district judiciary.

    It is a cloud service developed for government entities to generate secure, scalable and ‘sugamya’ (accessible) websites.

    It is multilingual, citizen-friendly and divyang (people with special needs) friendly.

    Officials said the event will also be addressed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and senior judges of the Supreme Court.

  • Constitution Day to be celebrated in Parliament’s Central Hall on November 26

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Constitution Day will be celebrated in the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26 and President Ram Nath Kovind will preside over the event, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

    Addressing a press conference about the event, Joshi said the main event will be attended by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and various other dignitaries.

    The event is being organised by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and Speaker, the parliamentary affairs minister said.

    According to Joshi, the preamble of the Constitution will be recited during the event.

    A call has been made to the public to read the preamble en masse along with the president through various modes such as radio, TV, and social media, he said.

    He further said to make the celebrations a public campaign and ensure Jan Bhagidari, the ministry has developed two portals on — “online reading of the preamble to the Constitution” in 23 languages and “online quiz on Constitutional democracy”.

    Celebration of Constitution Day was started in 2015 by Modi.

    This time, the main function in the central hall will be organised by Lok Sabha Secretariat, Joshi said.

    Asked about the bill to be tabled by the government in the upcoming winter session of Parliament for repealing the three agri laws, Joshi said the prime minister has already made the announcement and the agriculture ministry is deliberating on it.

    Modi on Friday announced his government’s decision to repeal the three farm laws over which the farmers have been protesting for almost a year at Delhi’s borders.

    Despite the climbdown by the government, farmer unions have said they will continue their agitation on other demands, including an MSP law and the dismissal of Union minister Ajay Mishra over last month’s violence in Lakhimpur Kheri.

  • Constitution of the program into the house on Day

     Constitution Day program held at Raj Bhavan law and constitutional experts discussed in detail the features of the Indian Constitution and provisions. He is able to deal with every situation the Indian Constitution. Program pre-judge the chief guest Chhattisgarh High Court and chief ombudsman of Chhattisgarh t. P. Sharma made reading of the Preamble. They pledge to comply with the provisions of the Constitution, the people present at the event also administered. Chancellor of Hidayatullah National Law University Program Justice CB Vajpayee, Chhattisgarh fees regulatory committee chairman and Chhattisgarh High Court of Justice Anil Shukla, state president of the Human Rights Commission Mr. Mahendrapal Singhal, principal secretary of the Department of State for Law ruled Sri Ravi Shankar Sharma, Indira Gandhi, Dr. Chancellor of Agricultural University. s. A. Patil, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Vice-Chancellor Mr. Keshreelal Verma and the king’s Legal Advisor Mr. N. A. Lunar dynasty were also present on the occasion.
    Chief Guest Mr. TP Sharma has said in his address that the Constitution we together all Indians their own and adopted it. He said that job alerts experience in every person’s life. Constitution is built on the land of slavery experiences. Our ancestors who suffered terribly in the round of subordination, they have been producing Constitution remain relevant at all times to remove. Mr. Sharma said that every family, village, requires method to run the state and country. Like India needs the Constitution went out of the law to every side. Freedom, equality, fundamental rights, it went even arrange with security with the fundamental duty. The provision of secularism in the Constitution. It is inherent reason not to equal respect for all religions and discrimination against any religion.
    Mr. Sharma said that the Constitution is complete in all respects. It is also flexible with the constitution rigid. The provisions of the amendment as required by the Constitution. In view of this it is flexible. Due to this feature is useful. The objectives were to build the Constitution, they all aim to complete the constitution. Created on the basis of the conditions before the country’s independence, the Constitution would also be useful in the future. He also defines the behavior of the Indian Constitution. Aside from the provision of the right to freedom and equality, while providing control over the wayward behavior of other citizens for common citizens. Mr. Sharma said Dr. president of Constitution-making committee. BR Ambedkar every person of faith to the country. Mr. Sharma appealed to all people congratulated and Happy Constitution Day to comply with the provisions of the Constitution.
    Governor Shri Surendra Kumar Jaiswal said in welcoming remarks that our Constitution represents the diversity of the country and unites the country. Many religions of our country to maintain intact the country between dialects, languages ​​and cultures of the Constitution has proved completely successful. Commit on Constitution Day that we will help you to respect in all circumstances with the provisions of the Constitution and apply it.
    Dr. Chancellor KushabhauThakre Journalism and Mass Communication University. Singh Parmar said that freedom, equality, justice and every person constitution-like texts of brotherhood should be kept in your home should read, and understand. He has built this Constitution vision. It covers the characteristics of the constitutions of various countries. Since different types of freedoms went to the common citizens also ruled countries and territories to date, the administration is going according to the provisions of the Constitution. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right is typical of the Constitution. Freedom of expression is important for the individual all-round development. Our country’s Constitution is the supreme law.
    Hidayatullah Mr. Navneet Rana Roy National Law University spoke on the relevance of the Indian Constitution ‘zeitgeist’ theme. He dwelt at length on the historical background, the Constitution of construction Constitution objectives, characteristics and provisions. Mr. Roy said that was a complete success with the Constitution in order to successfully face every challenge. Hidayatullah National Law University, Ms. Aditi Singh highlighted the objectives of the Constitution Day. He said that the Constitution is similar to mirror the citizens, whom we see and trim yourself. Freedom of citizens, equality, justice and the Constitution for the unity of the country and the integrity is built. For the people in the Constitution has ensured social and economic justice.
    Constitution Day went held debates, speeches, posters and rangoli competition for students of various colleges. Contest winners were rewarded a certificate program at the Raj Bhavan. King of Deputy Secretary Mrs. Roktima Yadav gratitude performed.

  • Today the Constitution Day: The Chief Minister congratulated the people

    CM Dr. Singh is reported today November 26 public heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Constitution Day. Dr. Singh is our great most important role of the Constitution in keeping today secure great democracy has issued a congratulatory message that the country here. He appealed to the spirit of the holy spirit of consistent peace, harmony and social cohesion in the long run the country on the Law of the route of the Constitution all people even more strengthened.
    He said, the constitution where every citizen has the right to equality and has many fundamental rights are given, the mention of many basic duties as well as rights. These duties to abide by the Constitution and also to respect its ideals and all constitutional institutions, including the national flag and national anthem. Dr. Singh said that all of us must follow the duties described therein using constitutional powers vested in the larger interest of the nation and society.
    Dr. Singh said the great freedom fighters and the difficult struggles of revolutionaries country achieved independence on 15th August 1947 and the Bharat Ratna Dr. Constituent Assembly headed by Rajendra Prasad and the Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar chairmanship were formed Constitution Drafting Committee. Dr. Ambedkar constitution of the hard work that he Chairman of the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 Dr. Assigned to Rajendra Prasad. Been adopted to our great Constitution on the same day the Constituent Assembly.

  • Mahanadi building will be celebrated on November 26, Constitution Day

    Social Justice and Ministry at the State Government in accordance with the instructions received from the Ministry (Mahanadi Bhavan) will be celebrated Constitution Monday, November 26. On this occasion, the morning at 11 am Ministry of the pyramid gate ‘B’ officers of all departments and staff read collectively the preamble of the Constitution of India. Chief Secretary Shri Ajay Singh will cause them to read the preamble of the Constitution. The General Administration in connection Department here today, Additional Chief Secretaries of all the departments of the Ministry (Mahanadi Bhavan), issued a circular to chief secretaries, secretaries and special secretaries. All officials of the Ministry of circular and employees have been instructed to be present this morning at 11 am in this program.