Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh —
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant said that courts are being established closer to the people so that everyone can receive speedy justice. He emphasized that the nearer the courts are, the easier it becomes for citizens to fight for the protection of their rights.
The Chief Justice was speaking as the chief guest at a programme held in Barwala on Saturday. Earlier, Chief Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the newly constructed court in Barwala and also laid the foundation stone of the upcoming court complex. He also conveyed a message of environmental conservation by planting a sapling.
The programme was attended by Cabinet Minister Sh. Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Cabinet Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu, Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Alka Sarin, Justice H. S. Sethi, District and Sessions Judge Alka Malik, Additional District and Sessions Judges Isha Khatri and Saurav Khatri, ACJM Anuradha, and Bar Association President Dinesh Saini.
Chief Justice Surya Kant said that the primary objective of establishing new courts is access to justice—to make justice simple, accessible, and affordable for the common citizen. Congratulating the Haryana Government, he said that judicial work in Barwala and Narnaund will commence from Monday. He noted that the framers of the Constitution provided for High Courts in every state with the vision that citizens should not have to go to Delhi for their fundamental, civil, and human rights, but should be able to obtain justice within their own state.
Expressing gratitude to the Haryana Government, Chief Justice Surya Kant said that the state government has always extended cooperation in the development of judicial infrastructure. He shared that during his tenure, he also served as Chairman of the High Court Building Committee, and timely financial assistance was provided by the government for the construction of several judicial complexes in Haryana. He expressed confidence that under the guidance of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, judicial officers would understand the hardships of the common man and deliver quality justice, making the state a leader in the country. Following the concept of “Justice at Your Doorstep,” judicial complexes are being constructed closer to the public, which has proved particularly effective for the poor in accessing justice. Along with continuous infrastructure development, it is equally important that citizens receive quality justice.
Gangwa, while welcoming Chief Justice Surya Kant on his arrival to his ancestral land, said that the day was a matter of pride for Hisar district. Through his judicial wisdom, Justice Surya Kant has enhanced the prestige of Haryana as well as the nation. Having reached the highest pinnacle of the judicial system, he stands as a source of inspiration for the youth. He added that the state government is committed to strengthening the judicial framework. With justice reaching the doorstep of the common people, they will no longer have to travel far to seek justice.
On the occasion, Bar Association President Dinesh Saini presented a memento to Chief Justice Surya Kant. MLA Randhir Panihar, Deputy Commissioner Mahender Pal, SP Shashank Anand, former MP D. P. Vats, former Minister Anoop Dhanak, SDM Ved Prakash, Advocate Manoj, Advocate Navdeep Chahal, and several other advocates were also present.