Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal, The Chief Justice of India Deepak Mishra has said that education is must for strong democracy, good governance and law competent government arrangements.
Better law education at wide level should be imparted for country’s development in accordance to the constitution. Mishra was addressing the foundation laying programme of Dharmashastra National Law University’s building and inauguration function of the University at Jabalpur.
On the role of judiciary, Mishra has said that Parliament and Legislative Assemblies enact governing laws. Judiciary awards justice by defining the law properly. Important work of justice becomes possible due to the cooperation of learned lawyers. They play an important role in impartial and proper execution of law and good lawyers make law schools.
Therefore, Law schools and Law universities play an important role. People get fair and soothing justice through learned lawyers.
The Chief Justice has told students of the Law University to discharge their duties with loyalty, devotion and confidence. Several new substance and concepts have come in the field of law in the past. These should be included in law education. Discipline must reflect in law education and judicial system.
The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has mentioned that knowledge of law causes rapid and fair justice. He expected that fast track courts should be established up to the Supreme Court for fast punishment to persons, who commit heinous crime.
Moreover, Chouhan has said that the resolution of advocates, citizens and the State government is being fulfilled by the establishment of National Law University. Identity of Jabalpur will be established in the country as a city of culture and justice.
Moreover, Chouhan said that suffering humanity always needs service and fast justice. Speedy efforts have been made by our courts in this direction.
Mentioning sadly about the disgraceful incident of Mandsaur occurred in the past, he stated that quick stringent punishment should be awarded through fast track courts to the culprits, who committed rape with the girl.
He further mentioned that the state government will provide necessary help for the expansion of the Law University from time to time. There will be no dearth of funds. The CM Chouhan stated that civilised, honest and virtuous students will complete studies definitely from the university and resolution of justice will be fulfilled.
Union Minister for Law and Justice Raviprasad Shankar has mentioned that establishment of National Law University in Jabalpur is a matter of pride. India is emerging as a strong nation in the world. Remarkable works are being conducted in I.T. and Law sector.
He further said that Tele-Law system is being encouraged in the field of information and technology. Efforts are being made by the government to fill vacant posts in Supreme Court and High Courts.
He stated that 122 crore persons are linked with aadhaar out of 130 crore population of the country and there are 121 crore mobile users. People must be facilitated with good governance through technology. Prasad mentioned that it is a big achievement for Madhya Pradesh to come out of the backward state category. He praised the Chief Minister Chouhan in this connection.
Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Hemant Gupta said that establishment of National Law University at Jabalpur is justified.
He expressed gratitude towards the CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his efforts, which made it possible to set up Law University without any hindrance.
After the bhoomi poojan programme, guests dedicated website of the Dharmashastra National Law University at Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Telecommunication Training Institute.
Welcome speech was delivered by the Vice Chancellor of the National Law University Prof. Balraj Chouhan. Vote of thanks was proposed by the Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court R.S. Jha. Chief Justice of Patna High Court Justice Rajendra Menon and Advocate General Purushendra Kourav were also present on the occasion.
