Prez lays foundation of Nyaya Gram Project of Allahabad HC

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New Delhi : The President of India Ram Nath Kovind on December 16, 2017,  laid the foundation stone of the Nyaya Gram project of the High Court of Allahabad  at Allahabad.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said freedom of the judiciary is a cornerstone of our democracy. India’s credibility is enhanced by a fearless and independent judiciary. He President said that citizens have faith in the judiciary. And yet common people tend to avoid knocking at its door. It is important to change this situation. On all of us lies the responsibility of providing justice on time, making the justice system less expensive, providing judgments in a language understandable to the common citizen, and ensuring justice for women and weaker sections in the society, he said, according to a PIB release.

The President said that it is necessary to strengthen judicial infrastructure. He expressed hope that the Nyaya Gram project would prove to be a milestone in fulfilling the requirements of the Allahabad High Court. He said that training of judicial officers is very important to improve the efficiency and quality of the lower courts. He noted that there is a plan to establish a judicial academy on the Nyaya Gram campus. He expressed confidence that this judicial academy will make a significant contribution to the capacity of the lower judiciary in Uttar Pradesh.