 Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 12: Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant said that the construction of judicial complexes equipped with state-of-the-art facilities is a clear reflection of the Haryana Government's sensitivity and commitment towards strengthening the justice delivery system. Owing to the proactive support of the State Government, judicial infrastructure in Haryana is being significantly strengthened, and judicial buildings such as the Tower of Justice will contribute to creating a more conducive environment for the administration of justice. The Chief Justice of India was addressing the gathering at the inauguration ceremony of the Tower of Justice in Gurugram on Sunday.
Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the 'Tower of Justice' judicial complex in Gurugram on Sunday in the august presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Sh. Manohar Lal, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh, Justice Vikram Nath, Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi, Chairman, Building Committee, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Deepak Sibal and Justice Harpreet Singh Brar. During the same programme, the Chief Justice also laid the foundation stone of the Tawadu and Punhana Judicial Complexes in Nuh district through virtual mode.
CJI Surya Kant, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other dignitaries honoured the workers who contributed to the construction of the Tower of Justice by presenting them with mementoes.
Justice Surya Kant said that the occasion was especially significant for him. He recalled that in January 2017, while serving as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, he had the privilege of performing the groundbreaking ceremony of this judicial complex. He said that Gurugram, once known primarily for agriculture, has today emerged as a major hub of industry, innovation and investment. More than half of the Fortune 500 companies have their regional offices in Gurugram, while over 1,500 Indian companies and start-ups are operating in the city. With the expansion of business and economic activities, disputes relating to property, technology, contracts and employment have also increased. At present, Gurugram courts are dealing with more than 24,000 civil disputes, nearly 1,000 commercial disputes and over one lakh cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act. These figures indicate the growing responsibility of the judicial system. At such a time, the Tower of Justice is not merely a modern building but a means of making access to justice more effective. He said the true significance of courts lies not in the grandeur of their buildings but in how effectively they reduce the distance between citizens and justice. This complex symbolises that vision. |
