A two-day workshop for District & Sessions Judges of Jharkhand was organised on Saturday with the objective to enhance ‘Appreciation of Evidence in Sessions Trial’ in the wake of falling rate of conviction and rising incidents of crime.
“Appreciation of evidences in criminal cases is the heart and soul of administration of criminal justice,” said Justice M Y Eqbal while addressing the gathering.On the occasion two books — Compendium of General letters, Circulars & Orders (Civil) and Compendium of General letters, Circulars & Orders (Criminal) were released by Chief Guest, Justice M Y Eqbal, Judge of Supreme Court of India. The books have been compiled by Jharkhand Judicial Academy.Earlier Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, R Banumathi empahsised on the need for appreciation of evidences by the judicial staffs and judges.Justice NN Tiwari of Jharkhand High Court highlighted the need for such training in the wake of falling rate of conviction despite increase in criminal cases.