CJI calls for strengthening public confidence in High Courts
High Courts should continue to remain accessible to the vulnerable, attentive to the urgency of human suffering, and unwavering in its commitment to constitutional values, says Surya Kant
Chief Justice Suyra Kant called for measures to boost public trust in High Courts as they serve as the primary forum for constitutional remedies. During the Kerala High Court's platinum jubilee event, he emphasized the need for introspection on identifying urgent cases and making listing procedures more transparent and predictable.
Kant suggested exploring technological assistance in prioritizing cases, ensuring that a litigant's access to timely justice isn't hindered by their ability to travel to the national capital. He stressed that High Courts should remain accessible to the vulnerable, attentive to human suffering, and committed to constitutional values.
High Courts are institutions deeply connected to the people's realities, understanding local grievances and regional communities' circumstances. Kant highlighted that disputes involving local figures, like a fisherman's livelihood or a farmer's rights, often raise critical constitutional questions. Supreme Court Judge Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were honored guests.
Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Soumen Sen presided over the event, recognizing A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar, the longest-serving lawyer at 100 years, with a life membership in KHCAA. Kant also unveiled a documentary on 200 years of Kerala's judicial history.
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