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Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the core values of justice and equality as the foundational principles of the judiciary. He addressed the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the construction of three Court buildings at Karkardooma. The Chief Justice stated that a courthouse is not merely built of bricks and stones but on the hopes and aspirations of the people. Delhi High Court Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court Justices Hima Kohli, Justice Amanullah, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena, and Minister of PWD Atishi were present at the event. [514dcb26]
Chief Justice Chandrachud highlighted the importance of addressing climate change in the design and construction of new court buildings. He referred to the extreme weather events experienced by Delhi, including heatwaves and record-breaking rain, and expressed delight that the new court buildings will focus on heat island mitigation and reducing environmental footprint. The Chief Justice emphasized that the court complexes will enhance efficiency, alleviate case backlogs, and provide a dignified environment for all stakeholders. He concluded by expressing hope that the new court buildings will embrace the rich legacy of the courts and create futuristic courts to enhance efficiency and uphold justice. [71e8f665]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud emphasized the need to adopt a 'green lifestyle' to reduce carbon emissions during a foundation stone-laying ceremony for trial court buildings in Delhi. He highlighted recent heatwaves and heavy rainfall in the city as evidence of climate change and stated that infrastructure must reflect this reality. The new buildings will focus on heat-island mitigation and reducing environmental footprint. The CJI also discussed the importance of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity in the legal system and emphasized the need for a sound and inclusive court system. The new complexes are expected to enhance the efficiency of the courts and reduce the pendency of cases. The ceremony was attended by Supreme Court judges, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, and other officials. [9d946544]
Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh emphasized the importance of upholding justice, promoting legal literacy, and empowering the legal fraternity. He inaugurated the Lawyers Chambers and Library-cum-Reading room at Munsiff Court Complex, D.H.Pora. Justice Sanjay Dhar, Administrative Judge of District Kulgam, provided guidance on effective case management and highlighted the importance of efficiency in expediting justice. The Chief Justice and Justice Sanjay Dhar also attended a cultural event hosted by the Eklavya Model Residential School Tangmarg Aharbal, where Justice Kotiswar Singh highlighted the importance of education and law for the students. The event concluded with the distribution of wheelchairs and sports kits among the specially abled and players respectively. The inauguration ceremony of Lawyers Chambers and Library cum reading room symbolizes a milestone in the endeavor of Judiciary for providing comprehensive facilities for legal professionals in Kulgam. [81b4e7d5]
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud calls for teaching law courses in regional languages and in simpler parlance. He believes that using regional languages in legal proceedings will make the case understandable for general litigants. Chandrachud emphasizes the need to explain the principles of law to the general public in simple terms. He suggests including local languages in the curriculum of legal education alongside English. The CJI also highlights the importance of teaching laws related to regional issues and educating students about regional laws. He mentions a survey that shows the common man struggles to understand English while seeking help from legal aid centers. Chandrachud states that the Supreme Court has translated 37,500 important judgments from 1950 to 2024 in Hindi to make them accessible to those who don't understand English. [678f89f6]