Judiciary is the strongest pillar of democracy. State government is committed for further strengthening it, said Chief Minister Raman Singh. He was addressing the event organised for public dedication of State Bar Council newly constructed office building at Chhattisgarh High Court premises, Bilaspur on Saturday. Supreme Court Judge, Justice Deepak Gupta was also present.
Chief Minister announced Rs 30 lakh for the furniture and other necessary equipments in the building. He said soon the High Court of Chhattisgarh would be given the facility of e-library. Additional to it, the state would have lawyers Academy for training of the lawyers. He requested Chief Justice of High Court Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi to forward suggestions to state government so that based on it the Academy can be established.
He further said that it has been found that new lawyers have to face critical situation during their practice in early years, the state government would make arrangement for stipend. The provision for insurance amount of Rs 3 lakh, in case of sudden death of a lawyer to the family members would be made soon. Chief Minister also spoke on the different facilities being extended for smooth functioning of the judiciary and appreciated the greenery in the High Court premises.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Deepta Gupta said that Bench and Bar, are two wheels of ‘Rath of Judiciary’. For extending the judicial services to the people, both the wheels have to work together. He said that main aim of government and judiciary is to ensure the provisions of constitution. Justice Gupta recalled his experience in Chhattisgarh High Court and feels to be at home in the state. Chief Justice of High Court Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi extended greetings to the members of Bar Council for the new building. He said that such facilities available here are not found in other High Courts. Chhattisgarh Bar Council president Prabhakar Singh Chandel presented the report. The Judges of High Court, Advocate General and others were present.