While discharging our duty, we should be mindful of Lakshman Rekha: CJI
India Today
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Saturday said one should be mindful of the ‘Lakshman Rekha’ between the three organs of the state while discharging their duties.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Saturday said the Constitution provides separation of power among the three organs of the state and while discharging duty, one should be mindful of ‘Lakshman Rekha’.
Speaking at the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, Ramana said deliberate inaction by governments despite judicial pronouncements is not good for the health of democracy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the joint conference.
“Constitution provides separation of power among three organs and the harmonious function between three organs strengthens democracy. While discharging our duty, we should be mindful of Lakshman Rekha,” he said.
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