Addressing the ‘Platinum Jubilee’ celebrations of the Gauhati High Court, CJI Chandrachud said that the law must take into account the realities of the communities on which it has to be implemented.
Chief Justice of India DY.Chandrachud on Friday said that even in order to serve the interests of the people, the law should have a touch of humanity and it should always be used with sensitivity to remove the root of the problems.
Addressing the ‘Platinum Jubilee’ celebrations of the Guwahati High Court, Chandrachud said that the law must take into account the realities of the communities on which it has to be implemented. He said that when the law is sensibly interpreted and implemented, it instills faith in the social structure of the people and is a step forward towards justice.
The legitimacy of the judiciary, he said, lies in the trust and confidence it enjoys from the people, who in turn depend on judicial independence. The faith of people in Judiciary is determined by the single most important factor that Judiciary is the first and last resort for citizens in distress and need.
The law must have a touch of humanity, the human touch is necessary to ensure that the law serves the interests of all, the Chief Justice said.
There should be empathy and respect for equality and diversity. He said the role of the judiciary is to ensure that the law and its administration do not obstruct justice but uphold it.
He said, all the three pillars of the country: executive, legislature and judiciary are engaged in the common task of nation building. Paramount constitutional politics requires deliberation and dialogue, not public grandstanding.
Chief Justice Chandrachud praises President Draupadi Murmu
Noting that President Draupadi Murmu had urged the judiciary to address the issue of access to justice for the weaker sections of the society, the CJI said, her words inspired the legal fraternity to broaden access to justice across the country.
Challanges faced by Guwahati High Court
Chief Justice Chandrachud said that the Guwahati High Court also faces challenges that affect the justice system in its jurisdiction. He said that many areas under its jurisdiction are facing natural calamities like frequent floods due to which thousands of people are displaced every year and many people lose their identity documents along with other properties.
The challenges faced by marginalized and vulnerable communities during these disasters, he said, hinder their access to public services, including access to justice.
