New Delhi: Judiciary and legislature should work together for just and speedy delivery of justice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here today.
“In our country, while the role of the judiciary is that of the guardian of the constitution, the legislature represents the aspirations of the citizens, ” he said.
‘”I believe that this confluence and balance of these two branches of the Constitution will prepare the roadmap for an effective and time bound judicial system in the country, ” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.
Chief Justice of India Justice N.V. Ramana, Justice UU Lalit of Supreme Court, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and S.P. Singh Baghel, Supreme Court Judges, Chief Justices of High Courts, Chief Ministers and LGs of States and Union Territories were among those present on the occasion.
Narendra Modi said that 75 years of independence have continuously clarified the roles and responsibilities of both the judiciary and the executive.
Wherever it is necessary, this relation has evolved continuously to give direction to the country, he said.
Calling the Conference a vibrant manifestation of the beauty of the Constitution, Prime Minister said that he has been coming to the conference for a very long time, first as Chief Minister and now as Prime Minister.
Setting the tone for the conference, Prime Minister said “In 2047, when the country will complete 100 years of its independence, then what kind of judicial system would we like to see in the country? How do we make our judicial system so capable that it can fulfil the aspirations of India of 2047, these questions should be our priority today”.
“Our vision in Amrit Kaal should be of such a judicial system in which there is easy justice, speedy justice, and justice for all”, he added.
