Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said that courts are being established closer to the people to ensure speedy justice. He emphasised 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. Earlier in the day, Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the newly constructed court building 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 on the premises.
The programme was attended by Cabinet Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Cabinet Minister Dr Arvind Sharma, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu, Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Alka Sarin, Justice HS 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.
Justice Surya Kant said that the primary objective of establishing new courts is to improve access to justice and make it simple, accessible and affordable for the common citizen. Congratulating the Haryana government, he said that judicial work in Barwala and Narnaund would commence from Monday.
He noted that the framers of the Constitution envisaged High Courts in every state so that citizens would not have to travel to Delhi for the protection of their fundamental, civil and human rights, and could instead obtain justice within their own state.
Expressing gratitude to the Haryana government, the Chief Justice said that the state has consistently extended cooperation in strengthening judicial infrastructure. He shared that during his tenure as Chairman of the High Court Building Committee, the government provided timely financial assistance 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 remain sensitive to the hardships of the common man and deliver quality justice, enabling Haryana to emerge as a leading state in judicial administration.
Referring to the concept of “Justice at Your Doorstep,” Justice Surya Kant said that judicial complexes are being constructed closer to the public, which has proved particularly beneficial for the poor and marginalised sections. He added that along with continuous infrastructure development, ensuring quality justice remains equally important.
Welcoming the Chief Justice to his ancestral land, Cabinet Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa said the day was a matter of pride for Hisar district. He said Justice Surya Kant, through his judicial wisdom, has enhanced the prestige of Haryana and the nation.
Having reached the highest position in the judicial system, he stands as a source of inspiration for the youth, the minister added. He reiterated that the state government is committed to strengthening the judicial framework so that people no longer have to travel long distances to seek justice.