Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Dr S Muralidhar visited Jharsuguda Court Complex on Friday. The Chief Justice was welcomed by the Judges, Judicial officers and District Bar Association members. During discussion with the lawyers, CJ Murlidhar described how modern technology has reduced the distance between the court and people.He informed about a great revolution in judiciary system in the comingdays. While discussing about quick justice for the people and early disposal of the pending cases, the Chief Justice indicated about the paper less courts shortly in the State.
A meeting took place between the Chief Justice and members of the BarAssociation when a six-point memorandum was submitted by the latter. Association president Trinath Gual was among others present. About 555 members are now registered in the Jharsuguda District Bar Association.
Due to shortage of space for the lawyers in the new court building, inaugurated last year, the lawyers are facing many difficulties. Hence, the Chief Justice was requested to consider constructing a Bar hall and library along with setting up a new JMFC courts in Lakhanpur, Kirmira and Laikera blocks. Dr Muralidhar discussed about opening of a family court and vigilance court in the district. District and Sessions Judge, Jharsuguda PK Nayak, Additional District and Sessions Judge HP Pattnaik, Additional District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act M Khedia, CJM-cum-ASJ PK Samal and Registrar-cum-PM JJB Malaya Kumar Pradhan were present.