Supreme Court of India to organise a two-day National Conference of the District Judiciary

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Date: 30.08.2024

PRESS RELEASE

Supreme Court of India to organise a two-day National Conference of the District Judiciary

 

The Supreme Court of India is organising a two-day National Conference of the District Judiciary on 31st August and 1st September, 2024. The conference will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, at Bharat Mandapam. The Prime Minister will be releasing a Coin and Postage stamp to commemorate 75 years of the establishment of the Apex Court. The inaugural function will also be attended by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice among other dignitaries.

                      Hon’ble President of India, Smt Draupadi Murmu, will be delivering the valedictory address on 1st September and will also unveil the flag and insignia of the Supreme Court.

                      Under the guidance of Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India, the ‘National Conference on the District Judiciary’ will include six sessions to be hosted over a span of two days. More than 800 participants from the district judiciary of all States and Union Territories will attend this national level conference. The session on “Infrastructure and Human Resources” aims to explore ways to enhance the infrastructure and human capital for the district judiciary. The session on “Courtrooms for All” will include presentations and discussions on the need for accessibility and inclusivity within the district judiciary and the need to ensure safe and equitable access to justice for the marginalised communities. “Judicial Security and Judicial Wellness” will also be discussed to address the safety concerns for judges and several well-being initiatives. The second day will be marked by a session on “Case Management” to discuss strategies for efficient case handling and reduction in pendency. “Judicial Training – Curriculum and Methods” will also be deliberated upon to enhance the training programmes for judges. The conference has also scheduled a session on “Bridging the Gap” to encourage a discussion on how the High Courts and Supreme Court can support the needs of the district judiciary in a holistic manner.

                      The Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of High Courts, Secretary General of Supreme Court along with the Registrar Generals of High Courts will be participating in the conference.

                 This conference presents an invaluable opportunity for all stakeholders within the judiciary to come together and engage in a meaningful dialogue to addresses the challenges faced by the district judiciary. By working in unison, with a shared sense of purpose and responsibility, the conference will help ensure that the delivery of justice is timely, fair, and accessible to all citizens. This conference will play a crucial role in enhancing the future of judicial administration in the country.

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