New Delhi [India], Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud affirmed that the judicial system must be fair and inclusive and emphasized that justice and equality are the basis that shapes the orientation of the approach to cases by of the court.
CJI Chandrachud on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the new judicial buildings in Karkardooma, Shastri Park and Rohini (Sector 26).
The Chief Justice once said: "The court reminds us that all buildings are not just made of bricks and concrete. They are made of hope. Every case that comes before us has that hope of justice."
"When we invest in the safety, accessibility and comfort of our judges, attorneys and litigants, we build more than just an efficient system. We create a fair and inclusive system," he added.
The Chief Justice said the cornerstone of justice and equality must shape the direction of the court's approach to cases.
"Our legal and constitutional system is fundamentally based on the virtues of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Our district judiciary is at the forefront of ensuring justice, liberty, equality and fraternity," he said he.
CJI Chandrachude stated that the courts are the guardians of these virtues.
Highlighting the importance of the occasion of laying the foundation stone, the Chief Justice said that the cornerstone or foundation stone is the first stone of the building and becomes the reference point for all other bricks to be laid during His construction.
"Determines the structure, orientation and direction of the building. Attribute of significant and far-reaching consequences. The buildings we expect to witness have much to offer. Firstly, they would expand the court's ability to operate over one of the most populated jurisdictions in the NCT of Delhi, would alleviate case backlogs and provide a dignified environment to all stakeholders," he said.
He further said that these are buildings dedicated to the citizens, to the residents of Delhi and beyond, who will come seeking justice.
CJI Chandrachud also congratulated the High Court, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, the architect, the long-working hard-working members of the Registry and all those associated with the project.
Supreme Court Justice Seema Kohli, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Delhi Minister Atishi, Justices Rajiv Shakdher, Suresh Kumar Kait, Manoj Kumar Ohri, Manoj Jain and Dharmesh Sharma among others were present on the occasion.
CJI Chandrachud on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the new judicial buildings in Karkardooma, Shastri Park and Rohini (Sector 26).
The Chief Justice once said: "The court reminds us that all buildings are not just made of bricks and concrete. They are made of hope. Every case that comes before us has that hope of justice."
"When we invest in the safety, accessibility and comfort of our judges, attorneys and litigants, we build more than just an efficient system. We create a fair and inclusive system," he added.
The Chief Justice said the cornerstone of justice and equality must shape the direction of the court's approach to cases.
"Our legal and constitutional system is fundamentally based on the virtues of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Our district judiciary is at the forefront of ensuring justice, liberty, equality and fraternity," he said he.
CJI Chandrachude stated that the courts are the guardians of these virtues.
Highlighting the importance of the occasion of laying the foundation stone, the Chief Justice said that the cornerstone or foundation stone is the first stone of the building and becomes the reference point for all other bricks to be laid during His construction.
"Determines the structure, orientation and direction of the building. Attribute of significant and far-reaching consequences. The buildings we expect to witness have much to offer. Firstly, they would expand the court's ability to operate over one of the most populated jurisdictions in the NCT of Delhi, would alleviate case backlogs and provide a dignified environment to all stakeholders," he said.
He further said that these are buildings dedicated to the citizens, to the residents of Delhi and beyond, who will come seeking justice.
CJI Chandrachud also congratulated the High Court, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, the architect, the long-working hard-working members of the Registry and all those associated with the project.
Supreme Court Justice Seema Kohli, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Delhi Minister Atishi, Justices Rajiv Shakdher, Suresh Kumar Kait, Manoj Kumar Ohri, Manoj Jain and Dharmesh Sharma among others were present on the occasion.
