New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Wednesday said the judiciary is conscious of its responsibilities and duties and keeps in mind the principles of separation of powers and rule of law.
The judge said that a zealous judiciary is the hallmark of the Indian democratic system where we believe in the rule of law and good governance and it is our duty to ensure that this commitment continues day in and day out.
Speaking at a seminar on 'Continuing Jurisprudence in Democratic Development' organized by the Indian Council for Legal Justice, Justice Kant said that it is the judiciary and the judicial machinery, which is constantly and inextricably linked with the concerns of the common man.
He said, “I do not want to ignore or overlook or underestimate the role of the legislature in India. India is one of those democracies where apart from judicial activism, we have also had a pleasant experience of the legislative machinery.,
Justice Kant further said, “When we talk about the role of the judiciary, we also keep in mind the well-known principles of separation of powers and rule of law. We all truly believe that the judiciary is responsible for fulfilling its responsibility and duties. Is conscious of...
"These are the fundamental principles that not only prevent centralization of power but also ensure that India's image as a successful and largest democracy remains intact on the global stage," he said.
He further said that over the last seven decades, the country has witnessed significant developments in the social, political, economic and moral landscape and the written laws may not be able to reflect all these changes on a daily basis.
"So the question arises about the rights of citizens. How to protect them and how to keep (those) values and democratic rights alive? ... Legislative acts cannot be repeatedly amended, enacted or repealed, " He said here.The role of judiciary is important in dealing with modern challenges.
“Look at the Supreme Court, how fundamental rights have been transformed into human rights and human rights have been read into fundamental rights. This innovative interpretation has actually given rise to deeper concepts of human rights which have been used in various judgments to promote It is read in human rights, Justice Kant said.
He said that under the provisions of the Constitution, enactment of a new law takes time and in a situation where the judiciary works like an emergency hospital and is available 24 hours a day, the law takes time to evaluate the report. . Submitting draft legislation, ultimately debating a new law, no matter in what form it is implemented.Speaking at the seminar, Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Manmohan said that the role of technology in promoting democracy in sustainable jurisprudence is going to be the way forward and said that all steps are being taken by the courts in this regard.
He also said that there are big challenges with technology and gave the example of fakes that are now being propagated on social media, saying that these are a threat to democracy.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Swatanter Kumar, who was present at the seminar, said, "The Indian Supreme Court and other courts are among the most respected in the world for their jurisdiction, exercise of jurisdiction and application of the principle of extension." For all spheres of human life."
He stated that the scope of law and judicial practices evolved in response to social changes where courts upheld democratic principles such as justice, equality and rule of law and various decisions of courts resulted in "evolution as well as creation of law". Happened.Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan said that the Constitution is a living and dynamic document which has designed the rights of the people. He said that various judgments of the Supreme Court hold immense importance in "jurisprudence and safeguarding the rights of the people".
The judge said that a zealous judiciary is the hallmark of the Indian democratic system where we believe in the rule of law and good governance and it is our duty to ensure that this commitment continues day in and day out.
Speaking at a seminar on 'Continuing Jurisprudence in Democratic Development' organized by the Indian Council for Legal Justice, Justice Kant said that it is the judiciary and the judicial machinery, which is constantly and inextricably linked with the concerns of the common man.
He said, “I do not want to ignore or overlook or underestimate the role of the legislature in India. India is one of those democracies where apart from judicial activism, we have also had a pleasant experience of the legislative machinery.,
Justice Kant further said, “When we talk about the role of the judiciary, we also keep in mind the well-known principles of separation of powers and rule of law. We all truly believe that the judiciary is responsible for fulfilling its responsibility and duties. Is conscious of...
"These are the fundamental principles that not only prevent centralization of power but also ensure that India's image as a successful and largest democracy remains intact on the global stage," he said.
He further said that over the last seven decades, the country has witnessed significant developments in the social, political, economic and moral landscape and the written laws may not be able to reflect all these changes on a daily basis.
"So the question arises about the rights of citizens. How to protect them and how to keep (those) values and democratic rights alive? ... Legislative acts cannot be repeatedly amended, enacted or repealed, " He said here.The role of judiciary is important in dealing with modern challenges.
“Look at the Supreme Court, how fundamental rights have been transformed into human rights and human rights have been read into fundamental rights. This innovative interpretation has actually given rise to deeper concepts of human rights which have been used in various judgments to promote It is read in human rights, Justice Kant said.
He said that under the provisions of the Constitution, enactment of a new law takes time and in a situation where the judiciary works like an emergency hospital and is available 24 hours a day, the law takes time to evaluate the report. . Submitting draft legislation, ultimately debating a new law, no matter in what form it is implemented.Speaking at the seminar, Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Manmohan said that the role of technology in promoting democracy in sustainable jurisprudence is going to be the way forward and said that all steps are being taken by the courts in this regard.
He also said that there are big challenges with technology and gave the example of fakes that are now being propagated on social media, saying that these are a threat to democracy.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Swatanter Kumar, who was present at the seminar, said, "The Indian Supreme Court and other courts are among the most respected in the world for their jurisdiction, exercise of jurisdiction and application of the principle of extension." For all spheres of human life."
He stated that the scope of law and judicial practices evolved in response to social changes where courts upheld democratic principles such as justice, equality and rule of law and various decisions of courts resulted in "evolution as well as creation of law". Happened.Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan said that the Constitution is a living and dynamic document which has designed the rights of the people. He said that various judgments of the Supreme Court hold immense importance in "jurisprudence and safeguarding the rights of the people".
