The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, praised the Prime Minister for working to establish a more just legal system while speaking at the Gauhati High Court’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
On Friday, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi urged the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in courtrooms to make the administration of justice easier for litigants.
According to the PM, using AI in the legal industry today is crucial, along with understanding customary laws and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures.
PM Modi stated in a Hindi-language speech,
Artificial intelligence is employed in the legal sector as well. In order to facilitate justice, we must also use AI to simplify court procedures for the general public.
Additionally, he discussed the significance of property rights, emphasizing how ensuring that individuals receive property cards can help decrease litigation in this area.
PM Modi pertinently brought up the Union Budget provision that provides money for long-detained undertrial defendants who are unable to provide their bail bonds.
“Our jails are overcrowded with people awaiting trial who cannot afford bail or have no one show up to get them out. Most of these people are poor and behind bars for petty offences. In this Union Budget, we have made provisions for them. The money will be distributed to the states so that these undertrials can avoid jail.
The PM was speaking at the Gauhati High Court’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Assam Cop mobile application was introduced at the event, making it easier to search for suspects and vehicles in the VAHAN register.
Justice Hrishikesh Roy of the Supreme Court delivered a speech at the event and commended the prime minister for working to improve the nation’s justice system.
“Prime Minister Modi has worked to advance India toward becoming a developed country and to create a justice system that serves all facets of society,” the statement reads.
He then proceeded to greet Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta in Marwari to emphasize how judges come from different parts of the country and as a result become familiar with various cultures. The two employees are Rajasthani natives. Justice Roy then greeted the PM in Gujarati.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, spoke at the occasion and discussed plans for the State government to construct a “judicial complex” so that lawyers wouldn’t need to commute around the city for work. The CM indicated that the plans involve a common site for the High Court and the sessions court.
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Law Minister, also spoke at the event and commended CJ Mehta for coordinating the festivities so well.
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Written By- Tushar Vashisth students of 3rd year BBA LLB at Chandigarh University
