Must make all efforts to change 'culture of adjournments' in courts: President Murmu
PTC News Desk: President Droupadi Murmu stated on Sunday that efforts need to be taken to change the "culture of adjournments" in courts in order to provide timely justice.
The remarks came as the President addressed the valedictory event of the two-day National Conference of the District Judiciary to mark 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. She stated that the pending court proceedings are a major issue for "all of us".
"All possible efforts need to be made to change the culture of adjournments in courts," she told reporters.
President Murmu stated that all of the country's judges have the responsibility to protect justice.
She said that common people's stress levels rise in courtrooms, a phenomenon she called "Black court syndrome," and proposed that it be studied.
She also expressed happiness to see an increase in the number of women judicial officers.
The event was attended by D Y Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge). During the programme at the Bharat Mandapam, President Murmu also released a Supreme Court flag and insignia.
- With inputs from agencies
