Do not let people lose trust in judiciary, ensure speedy justice: CJI Ramana tells judges and advocates

The CJI along with Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and A.P. High Court Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra inaugurated Vijayawada Court Complex

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said that judges and advocates should strive for expeditious delivery of justice to keep up the respect and trust people have on the judiciary.

The CJI along with Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and A.P. High Court Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra inaugurated 'Vijayawada Court Complex' in the city on Saturday.

Addressing the gathering of judges and advocates, Justice Ramana said, "you all know that pending cases are one of the major concerns of the judiciary. Judges and advocates should always strive to deliver justice on time. It is important because people approach courts as a last resort. Judiciary will sustain only when it is respected by society and democracy will be in danger if it is not."

The onus of making best use of the infrastructure provided here lies on the judges and advocates who should ensure effective functioning of the courts, he said.

"I have several times sought funding by the Centre for improvement of judicial infrastructure. Though the Centre disagreed with it to an extent, the Chief Ministers of West Bengal, A.P. and Tamil Nadu have supported it, for which I thank them," he said.

Post bifurcation A.P. was lagging behind in financial and other aspects, the centre should also support the State, he said.

Justice Ramana said that society would develop only if all the communities are given equal representation and opportunities.