Responsibility of the judiciary is not limited to interpretation of law: Anandiben Patel

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel said that the responsibility of the judiciary is not limited to the interpretation of the law, but it is also necessary to take sensitive decisions by understanding the problems of the society.

She said that many times, such cases come up in which there is no clear law. In such cases, the judge has to decide with discretion, impartiality, and a human approach.

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In the dialogue programme organised for 70 newly appointed trainee civil judges of the Civil Judge (Junior Division) 2022 batch at Raj Bhavan on Friday, the Governor said that the present era is the era of technology, so it is necessary to use technology for the right decision and look at every case closely. He told the trainee judges that various types of pressures can come while giving decisions, but justice can be done only by being impartial.

The Governor, while sharing her experience gained during her visit to the districts, said that most of the prisoners lodged in jails are found to be involved in cases like dowry, land disputes, and fraud. She said that awareness in the society is very important for the prevention of these crimes.

She suggested that discussions and dialogue programs should be organised on such issues at the district level, especially among women, daughters, and in universities, so that people can be made aware of the consequences of these crimes.

Governor Patel said that the release of a guilty person is not worse than the punishment of an innocent person. The judicial officer should make decisions impartially in every situation. The Governor advised the trainees to always listen to the problems of the public, have sympathy, and stay connected with the society.