Integrated court complexes in UP will set a national benchmark: CJI

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Arun Bhansali, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly laid the foundation stone of integrated court complexes for six districts—Chandauli, Mahoba, Amethi, Shamli, Hathras, and Auraiya on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, CJI Surya Kant said that Uttar Pradesh will set an example for the entire country with  the construction of integrated court complexes. These integrated court complexes will set a benchmark for India, the CJI said.
He said these integrated court complexes have been designed to meet the requirements of the next 50 years or more. “They are equipped with all kinds of modern facilities. These judicial complexes provide commendable infrastructure for lawyers as well as for the consumers of justice—that is, the common people who come to court to seek justice,” he added. Justice Surya Kant further said that the Indian Constitution gives a significant place to the district judiciary and the district judiciary has the capacity to enforce fundamental rights even more effectively at the grassroots level. “If the district judiciary is strengthened, the dream of justice in India can be fulfilled. People will get access to courts closer to their homes, in their own areas,” he said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state government aims to build court complexes in every district. “On behalf of the state government, I assure everyone that there is no shortage of funds, nor will there be. What is required is strong willpower,” he said. He further added that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, several reforms were initiated.