President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates New Judicial Court Complex

President Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurates new Judicial Court Complex at Bhubaneswar in Odisha. She asserted the importance of timely justice by stating that delay is denial in justice. She stated that frequent adjournments disproportionately affect the poor since they do not have financial resources and personnel to visit courts repeatedly. The President hoped that the adjournment culture will be reduced to ensure that justice is accessible to the common people.

The President said that language is also a barrier for the common people. They do not understand what the lawyer is arguing for them or what opinion the judge is giving. She was happy to note that the Court judgments are now being translated into Odia and Santhali languages and these translated judgments are available on the websites of the Supreme Court and the Orissa High Court.

The President said that today, women-led development is being emphasised. She stated that like in other fields, women’s participation should increase in the judiciary also. She noted that currently, Odisha Judicial Service has 48 percent female officers. She expressed confidence that the number of female officers will increase in the coming days.

The President said that how ordinary citizens can interact with the judicial system without fear is an important issue. Often people get nervous before lawyers and judges. It is necessary to have a sensitive environment in courts so that they can express themselves freely.

The President was happy to note that the new court complex is designed to meet current and future needs. New technologies are being used to accelerate the process of justice. She expressed confidence that modern amenities in the court complex will help in the smooth functioning of the judicial fraternity.