President Murmu and Law Minister Meghwal Call for Justice System Reforms at National Conference
New Delhi, India – President Droupadi Murmu and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stressed the importance of addressing the deferment of court cases and breaking the ‘Tarikh par Tarikh’ culture at the National Conference of the District Judiciary. The event marked 75 years of the Supreme Court of India.
President Murmu’s Address
In her speech, President Murmu discussed the ‘black coat syndrome’ faced by poor people in rural India, who often hesitate to seek justice due to financial and social barriers. She called for a study on this issue and urged for solutions to the ‘Tarikh par Tarikh’ culture.
Law Minister Meghwal’s Remarks
Law Minister Meghwal echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the collective responsibility to change the perception of the justice system. He urged attendees to pledge to break the ‘Tarikh par Tarikh’ culture.
Chief Justice Chandrachud’s Action Plan
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud outlined a detailed action plan to reduce case pendency through case management. The plan includes forming district-level committees, resolving long-pending cases, and clearing backlogs by mid-2025. He also highlighted the need for better court infrastructure, especially for women and vulnerable groups.
Improving Court Infrastructure
Chief Justice Chandrachud emphasized the need for female-friendly court infrastructure, including medical facilities, creches, and technological projects like e-seva Kendras and video conferencing devices. He stressed the importance of creating a safe and accommodating environment for all members of society.
Conclusion
Union Law Minister Meghwal concluded by expressing confidence that these reforms would benefit the judicial fraternity and improve the ease of living for citizens through better access to justice.
Doubts Revealed
President Murmu -: President Droupadi Murmu is the current President of India, which means she is the head of the country.
Law Minister Meghwal -: Arjun Ram Meghwal is the Union Law Minister of India, responsible for legal affairs and justice in the country.
Justice System Reforms -: These are changes or improvements suggested to make the legal system work better and faster.
National Conference -: A big meeting where important people discuss and plan about a specific topic, in this case, the justice system.
District Judiciary -: These are the local courts in different districts of India where cases are heard and decided.
Chief Justice of India -: DY Chandrachud is the highest judge in India, leading the Supreme Court.
Case Pendency -: This means the number of court cases that are still waiting to be decided.
Case Management -: A way to organize and handle court cases so they can be resolved faster.
Tarikh par Tarikh -: A Hindi phrase meaning ‘date after date,’ referring to the frequent postponement of court hearings.
Female-friendly infrastructure -: Facilities and arrangements in courts that make it easier and safer for women to use them.