Kumar Bahukhandi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the Supreme Court judges to ensure speedy justice in cases of crimes against women. PM Modi made this important statement amid the CBI investigation into a rape case in Kolkata. Chief Justice of the country DVI Chandrachud and other senior judges of the Supreme Court were also present on this occasion.
The Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognizance of the matter and asked questions to the West Bengal government. Prime Minister Modi said that atrocities against women and children are a matter of serious concern for the society. He said that strict laws have been made for the safety of women, but they need to be implemented more actively. He also said that if decisions are taken quickly in cases related to women atrocities, then half of the country’s population will get the assurance of security.
Prime Minister Modi said this while unveiling special stamps and coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court. He also informed that in the last decade, many steps have been taken to reduce delays in the judicial system. About Rs 8 thousand crore has been spent in the last 10 years for the development of judicial infrastructure, which is 75% of the total expenditure made in the last 25 years.
The Prime Minister said that in India’s democracy, the judiciary has been considered the guardian of the Constitution, which is a big responsibility. He also said that since independence, the judiciary has protected the spirit of justice and whenever the question of the country’s security has arisen, the judiciary has protected the unity of the country by keeping national interest paramount.
Prime Minister Modi described the 75 years of the Supreme Court as not just the journey of an institution, but the journey of the Constitution of India and constitutional values. He said that the Constitution makers and many sages of the judiciary have made significant contributions in this journey, and also said that the people of the country have always maintained trust in the judiciary. He said that 75 years of the Supreme Court increase the glory of Indian democracy even more, especially when the country is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Constitution, it is a matter of pride and inspiration.
