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PM Modi calls for evolving a judicial system capable to deliver easy and speedy justice for all; Stresses importance to promote local language in courts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a judicial system that can deliver easy justice, speedy justice, and justice for all. He said, our vision in Azadi ka Amrit Kaal should be of such a judicial system.<br />'' <br />'' He was addressing the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts in New Delhi yesterday.<br />'' <br />'' The Prime Minister said, our priority should be questions like, what kind of judicial system would we like to see when the country completes 100 years of Independence.  <br />'' <br />'' The Prime Minister said, the Government considers the possibilities of technology in the judicial system as an essential part of the Digital India Mission. He said, the e-Courts project is being implemented in mission mode in the country.<br />''        <br />''  The Prime Minister insisted on encouraging local languages in courts saying, it will increase the confidence of the common people in the judicial system.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Modi said, the Judiciary is the guardian of the Constitution and the Legislature represents the aspirations of the citizens adding that this balance will prepare the roadmap for an effective and time-bound judicial system in the country.<br />'' <br />'' Talking about under-trial prisoners, the Prime Minister said, today there are about 3.5 lakh such prisoners in the country. He said, most of them are from poor or ordinary families and urged the  Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts to give priority to their cases.<br />'' <br />'' Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana said, the law should be made after thorough debates and discussions incorporating the needs and aspirations of the concerned people.<br />'' <br />'' Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Ministers of Several States and Union Territories were present in the conference.

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