Justice Must Reach Those Who Can’t Reach It: Chief Justice Of India Surya Kant
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasised on Saturday that for justice to be truly accessible, legal institutions need to reach people who cannot come to them. He said justice should "travel to the citizen" instead of expecting citizens to come to the justice system. Addressing the inaugural session of the West Zone Regional Conference of the National Legal Services…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized on Saturday that legal institutions must reach out to people who cannot access justice. Speaking at the West Zone Regional Conference of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), Kant highlighted that the constitutional promise of equal justice requires that justice travel to citizens, rather than expecting citizens to come to legal institutions.
The two-day conference, held in Indore, was organized by NALSA, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Kant stressed that access to justice starts with understanding people's problems in their own languages and tailoring legal services to local needs, as different groups have unique requirements.
He noted that technology, such as e-filing, digital records, and virtual hearings, is transforming the judiciary but remains a bridge, not a destination. Kant also addressed the backlog of cases, noting that it has significantly reduced due to technology-based programmes aimed at faster resolution. During the event, nine Women and Child Development Officers were promoted to the position of Assistant Directors in Indore.
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