Access to justice still a challenge for millions
The idea of ”access to justice” is deeply embedded in the constitutional vision and forms the basis of the country’s rule of law, Supreme Court Justice NV Ramana said on Monday, adding that there are millions still living without access. to justice.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Headquarters and Defense Lawyers Office of Legal Aid under the auspices of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in New Delhi, Judge Ramana, the second-longest-serving judge of the high court, said: ” Ever since To be an independent nation, we found ourselves caught between the twin problems of “poverty” and “access to justice.” The architects of modern India had debated this issue on various national and international platforms. Unfortunately, even after 74 years of independence, we are still debating the same issue. One would have expected that, in this fast-paced world, issues like these would have become obsolete, however, they are not. ”
“As the second-most populous country in the world, we are now a force to be reckoned with. Indians, with their courage, determination, intelligence and experience, are now highly sought after in the workforce. On the other side of this success story, we remain a country with millions of people living without access to the fundamental basic comforts of life, including access to justice. Although the reality is sad, the same should not discourage us, “Judge Ramana said, adding that,” as long as we are a nation that continues to face such dual realities, such discussions must continue. ”
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