The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee President said that when the foundation-stone of the Patna High Court building was laid on December 01, 1913, the then Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Lord Hardinge had said, “I feel assured, that within its walls in future days, justice will be administered with courage and impartiality, to the terror of evil-doers, and to the triumph of every cause which is right and true, so that the High Court of Bihar shall earn a name for sound sense and good law." He was addressing during the inauguration of the Centenary Year Celebrations of Patna High Court at Patna, Bihar.
Speaking on the occasion, President stated that if any one goes through the history of Patna High Court, it will be seen that the Court has more than lived up to that expectation of Lord Hardinge. Landmark judgements have been delivered by this Court.
The President said that the independence of the judiciary is the cornerstone of our democracy. The judicial system in our country should be not only accessible but also affordable.
He urged all judges and lawyers gathered there to join hands in order to achieve the goal of accessible but affordable justice. He also stressed on the need to speed up disposal of cases, as justice delayed is justice denied. He emphasized that integration of information communication technology in Court processes is required.
The President stated that filling of vacancies in courts across the country must be taken up as a priority. The process of selection and appointment of judges should conform to the highest of standards. We must make haste in this regard but without compromising on quality. He stated that the Patna High Court has today 31 judges against the sanctioned strength of 43 judges.
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