Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
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healthcare program for the advocates will be launched soon,announced Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the Bar Association here on Sunday,he said approval has been granted already to provide basic infrastructure to judiciary system in the State at a cost of Rs.800 crore.This will ensure good facilities in lower courts.
As population increases the facilities in courts need to be improved.The state government is giving more priority in this regard.
Steps to reduce cases.
The CM said the government has given permission forhaving the bar associations in Shiggaon,Savanur and Haveri, and it will provide all infrastructure and furniture to the buildings. This will ensure a speedy justice for farmers of this region.Instructions are given to reduce the cases in courts.
Basically, there must be clarity while formulating laws without giving any scope for confusion and this will bring down the number of cases in courts. ”
A monitoring system has been started to monitor the pending cases in courts.Karnataka has the best judicial system as well as good infrastructure.
In fact, the judicial system in Shiggaon and Savanur has seen a lot of improvement. Magistrate courts will be established in Shiggaon and Savanur”,he added.
Role of judiciary
Bommai said judicial system has been given a special status in Indian democracy.A lot of responsibility, respect and powers are given to judiciary.
They are not only celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav but also of democracy and reoublic The role of judiciary ihaa been vital for the systematic functioning of democracy in the last 75 years.
The role of judiciary, Legislature and executive is very important and the work of monitoring is vested with media.
The success of democracy in India is because it is resting on the four pillars.The roots of democracy are still strong in the country.
The ideals of democracy are still relevant. It will be difficult to ensure equality if the democratic system is faulty, he noted
Bommai said the advocate profession hasa lot of social responsibility along with judiciary.There must be representation for judiciary in democracy.
A robust judicial system has resulted in bringing a good Foreign Direct Investment in the State. “I have a cordial relationship with judicial profession as my family members are advocates.
