Kumar Bahukhandi
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal calls for breaking ‘TAARIKH PE TAARIKH’ perception
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday September 1 said that efforts need to be made to change the “culture of adjournments” in courts to ensure swift justice. Addressing the valedictory event of the two-day National Conference of the District Judiciary here, she said that the pendency of court cases is a big challenge for“all of us”.
“All possible efforts need to be made to change the culture of adjournments in courts,” she said. Murmu said all judges of the country have the responsibility to protect justice. She said common people’s stress level increases in courtroom settings, a phenomenon she coined as “Black coat syndrome,” and suggested it be studied. She also expressed happiness over the increase in the number of women judicial officers.
The event was attended by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal. Murmu also released a flag and insignia of the Supreme Court during the programme held at the Bharat Mandapam here. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday September 1 called for collective efforts to break the common perception that justice delivery system in India suffers from “taarikh pe taarikh culture” and asserted such efforts will strengthen the trust factor among citizens. He also proposed a critical analysis of ‘aging of pending litigation’. The minister said aging analyses and clubbing of similar cases can help reduce pendency in the courts and lauded some of the High Courts for putting such a system in place.
