Different lawyers groups on Sunday demanded more representation of ST, SC and OBCs in the judiciary adding the step was necessary to achieve social justice.
The programme was organised at Vidhan Sabha conference room by Jai Jharkhand, Indian Association of Lawyers and SC, ST Adhivakta Manch. Justice (Retired) Sarju Prasad chaired the meeting.
Speaking as chief guest on the occasion advocate general Ajit Kumar said strong voices are being raised for implementing social justice in the high court.
Former minister of Jharkhand Lalchand Mahto opined that 73 per cent reservation should be implemented in Jharkhand adding that social justice should also be taken into account during appointments in judiciary.
Yogendra Prasad of Indian Association of lawyers said there should be adequate representation of all sections of society in order to achieve the ultimate aim of substantial justice. “Social justice is the soul of the constitution and the preamble has also categorically stated about it. It could be achieved only when all groups of society is represented in equal manner in every authority in the government,” Prasad said. He added number judges from OBC, ST, SC castes are very low in number. Under the prevailing selection mode of judges, the efficient and competent lawyers from the said groups may also be considered for appointment so that the representation is made in the judiciary.
“We want to draw the attention of President of India and other authorities towards the issue. That why this kind of seminar has been organised,” Prasad added.