President Murmu Speaks at SC's Constitution Day Celebrations

By: WE Staff | Monday, 27 November 2023

President Draupadi Murmu made a compelling argument for the establishment of All India Judicial Services, which would be based on civil services and be available for students pursuing a variety of degrees, including engineering and management.

Speaking at the Supreme Court's annual Constitution Day celebrations, the President mentioned how she has encountered many talented youngsters who aspire to work in the judiciary during her interactions with students at the IIMs and IITs.

She firmly asked why the aspirants are not allowed to enter the judiciary if they appear in the All India Civil Services Examination and become IAS, IFS, or IPS.

The President further stated that the government and the judiciary need to come up with strategies to establish the All India Judicial Services in order to enable the youth to realize their dreams of a career in the Judiciary.

She emphasized the value of diversity in democracy and stated that harnessing and fostering these talented youth in the judiciary could strengthen the justice delivery system, both of which are crucial for India's sustainability as a nation.

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud declared, in front of judges and advocates for the Supreme Court, that the court has always operated as a people's court and would continue doing so, as demonstrated by the thousands of people who come before the court expecting and believing they will be granted justice.

According to him, the SC has taken a firm stand in support of initiatives to end bonded labor, stop sexual harassment of women in the workplace, outlaw forced labor, and protect people's rights to clean air and food. Arjun Ram Meghwal, the minister of state for law and justice, agreed with the CJI on this point.

According to him, the SC has taken a firm stand in support of initiatives to end bonded labor, stop sexual harassment of women in the workplace, outlaw forced labor, and protect people's rights to clean air and food. Arjun Ram Meghwal, the minister of state for law and justice, agreed with the CJI on this point.

These cases showcase the people's expectations from the Supreme Court as well as the Court's commitment to deliver justice to the citizens, the Chief Justice stated. Perhaps no other court in the world allows any citizen, regardless of identity or origin, to take part in the Supreme Court's constitutional machinery by sending a letter or an email to the Chief Justice.