Kiren Rijiju, Union Law Minister, stressed that courts must function in a safe environment in order to provide fair and free justice. She urged the state governments to ensure adequate security for judges and court complexes.
He also asked bar associations for a conducive environment to preserve decorum in courts or court complexes.
In the presence Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chief Justice of India N V Ramana at the conference, he stated that although the coronavirus epidemic had severely affected the justice delivery system, the courts have risen to the occasion by going virtual.
With over 2.8 million virtual hearings, the Supreme Court has become a global leader. Together, the high courts and subordinate court heard almost two million cases virtually.
“I remind you that the safe and secure operation of court complexes is essential to ensure free and fair justice delivery. He asked the state governments to provide adequate security for judges and court complexes.
His remarks were made against a backdrop of shooting incidents that included a blast in court complexes throughout cities, including the capital.
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