Asserting that justice should be all pervasive and available for all communities, the Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday underscored the need for accessible, affordable and timely justice for all citizens. He pointed out that it is a right for all and not a privilege for a select few.
He also called for inclusive, technology-driven access to justice under the law ministry's Tele-Law initiative. Vice President stated that access to justice is a cornerstone of democracy and that justice is not a privilege for a few but a right available to all. Addressing a national consultation on the initiative organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice under the DISHA scheme in New Delhi today, Radhakrishnan highlighted recent legal reforms and said the transition to new criminal laws marks a historic shift towards a more citizen-centric justice system by simplifying procedures and improving efficiency.
He noted that recent changes in criminal law are designed to be more citizen-centric. The Tele-Law initiative was praised for enhancing legal access, including through tools like the 'Nyaya Setu'.He underlined the transformative role of technology in governance, citing initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and telemedicine, and described the Tele-Law initiative as a powerful tool to democratise legal services.
He noted that pre-litigation legal advice can help resolve disputes early, reduce unnecessary litigation and ease the burden on courts. Stressing the importance of linguistic inclusion, the vice president highlighted efforts to make the Constitution available in multiple regional languages and called for legal consultations to be provided in local languages to enhance understanding and participation.
He also called for focused efforts to ensure last-mile delivery of legal services, particularly for women, rural and marginalised communities. Radhakrishnan commended para-legal volunteers, Common Service Centres, panel lawyers and other stakeholders for their grassroots contributions in expanding access to justice.
Stressing the importance of linguistic inclusion, the Vice President highlighted efforts to make the Constitution of India available in multiple regional languages and called for legal consultations to be provided in local languages to enhance understanding and participation.The Vice President commended para-legal volunteers, Common Service Centres, panel lawyers and other stakeholders for their grassroots contributions in expanding access to justice.
He also lauded the Ministry of Law and Justice and partner organisations for leveraging technology to build a more responsive, inclusive and equitable legal ecosystem.
During the occasion, the Vice President unveiled several knowledge products and technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing legal awareness, outreach, and service delivery.
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