In the wake of national outrage over the tragic murder and alleged sexual assault of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the governments commitment to womens safety through the implementation of strict laws.Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam, PM Modi underscored the importance of swift justice in cases involving crimes against women.Today, the safety of women and children is a serious societal concern, PM Modi remarked. Although many stringent laws have been enacted to ensure the safety of women, we must ensure that these laws are enforced swiftly. The faster we act on cases of atrocities against women, the more assured the safety of half our population will be,” he added.Meanwhile, it is important to note that PM Modis statement has come shortly after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated her call for stricter central legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes such as rape and murder in a letter to the Prime Minister.During his address, PM Modi also reflected on Indias journey towards becoming a developed nation, stressing the role of the judiciary as a key pillar in realizing this vision. In the Amritkaal of Independence, 140 crore Indians share a single dream - a Developed India, a New India, he said. Our judiciary, with its modern thinking and strong determination, is crucial to this vision.#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, In the Amritkaal of Independence, 140 crore countrymen have only one dream – Developed India, New India. New India, that is – a modern India in thinking and determination. Our judiciary is a strong pillar of this vision. pic.twitter.com/WyKq60fypf— ANI (@ANI) August 31, 2024Highlighting the governments efforts to reduce delays in the justice system, PM Modi noted that over the past decade, the country has invested approximately Rs 8,000 crore in judicial infrastructure. Remarkably, 75% of the total judicial infrastructure expenditure in the last 25 years has occurred in just the past 10 years.Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, To eliminate delay in justice, work has been done at many levels in the last decade. In the last 10 years, the country has spent about 8 thousand crore rupees for the development of judicial infrastructure. 75 per cent of the amount… pic.twitter.com/RCuA3XrVuN— ANI (@ANI) August 31, 2024The Prime Minister also introduced the new Indian Judicial Code, emphasizing its focus on Citizen First, Dignity First, and Justice First. He praised the Supreme Court, acknowledging its role as the protector of the Constitution and its efforts to uphold the democratic values of the nation.Earlier in the event, PM Modi unveiled a commemorative stamp and coin to mark 75 years since the establishment of the Supreme Court of India. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud presented a memento to the Prime Minister, while Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal were also in attendance.The conference, which began on August 31 and continues through September 1, will feature five working sessions focusing on critical issues such as judicial infrastructure, human resources, inclusive courtrooms, judicial security, case management, and judicial training.
