New Delhi: January 28 is the day when the Supreme Court of India was founded 75 years ago, in the year 1950. Today, on its 75th Foundation Day, in the Supreme Court was held, the Supreme Court Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest. CJI DY Chandrachud, present Supreme Court judges, Chief Justices of states, retired Supreme Court judges and other dignitaries were part of the event. Several new initiatives were launched at this event for better functioning of the judiciary and transparency. At the Supreme Court Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, PM Modi addressed the gathering and spoke about how a strong judicial system is the main foundation of Developed India and how the government has sanctioned Rs 800 crore for the expansion of the Supreme Court Complex. Here’s what the Prime Minister said…
In his address at the Supreme Court Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, PM Modi highlighted the importance of a strong judicial system which is the main foundation of developed India. PM Modi said that the Supreme Court has strengthened the vibrant democracy of the country and the economic policies made in India today will serve as the basis of tomorrow’s bright India. The Prime Minister also said that the laws which are being made in India today will further strengthen the nation’s future.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “…The Supreme Court has strengthened India’s vibrant democracy. Today’s economic policies of India will form the basis of tomorrow’s bright India. The laws being made in India today will further strengthen tomorrow’s bright India …” pic.twitter.com/up6ECLFzz5
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024
In his address, PM Modi has also emphasised on the role of technology and how easy access to justice is in the hands of the Supreme Court. He said, “…Today the eyes of the whole world are on India and the world’s trust in India is increasing. Today it is important for India to take advantage of every opportunity…Indian citizens are entitled to easy access to justice. And the Supreme Court acts as the primary channel for this. The entire judicial system depends on the direction given by the Supreme Court…For the third phase of the e-Court Mission, an amount four times larger than the second phase has been sanctioned.”
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “…Today the eyes of the whole world are on India and the world’s trust in India is increasing. Today it is important for India to take advantage of every opportunity…Indian citizens are entitled to easy access to justice. And the Supreme Court… pic.twitter.com/t8qnyTWcOC
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024
While addressing the gathering at Supreme Court on its Foundation Day, the Prime Minister also mentioned the expansion of the Supreme Court building and that the government has sanctioned Rs 800 Crore for the expansion. He said, “…I am also aware of the problems you all are facing in the current Supreme Court building. Last week, the government approved an amount of Rs 800 crore for the expansion of the Supreme Court building complex. Now no one should come to you with a petition like the Parliament House that unnecessary expenditure is being incurred…”
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “…I am also aware of the problems you all are facing in the current Supreme Court building. Last week, the government approved an amount of Rs 800 crore for the expansion of the Supreme Court building complex. Now no one should come to you with a… pic.twitter.com/uwd5pABfaE
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024
Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CJI DY Chandrachud, Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Attorney General of India R Venkataramani and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were among those who addressed the gathering at the Supreme Court Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
(Inputs from ANI)
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