The Constitution of India will ensure that the country remains united, observed Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Saturday at the launch of a new Advocates’ chambers and multi-level parking facility at the Allahabad High Court..The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State (in-charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Supreme Court judges, Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath and others..Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Gavai noted that while it is often said that Uttar Pradesh has a powerful and hardworking Chief Minister, the State itself is a land of powerful people.CJI Gavai went on to comment on the vision underlying the Constitution of India. He noted that when the Constitution's final draft was tabled, Dr. BR Ambedkar had said that it was supposed to establish a system that was neither wholly federal, nor fully unitary."The Constitution is such that country will remain united. Whenever our country has been attacked, it has emerged victorious and our constitution has to be credited for it," CJI Gavai added. .He also recounted Dr. Ambedkar's warning that the resolution of socio-economic inequalities in India was key to its success as a democracy. "Dr. Ambedkar had delivered a speech in constituent assembly.. he had said that we are focusing on one person-one vote-one value, with which we will bring political equality. But what about social and economic equality? He had replied that in the social frame, that country is divided into four frames that are so tight that one does not travel from one to another, and that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few. He had warned that unless we address this, democracy cannot be achieved," CJI Gavai said. .He went on to observe that over the years, the executive and the judiciary have been working harmoniously. He highlighted the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the Constitution and in recognising the importance of the fundamental rights it guarantees. He also commented on how lawyers play a crucial role in the administration of justice, by noting that,"Bar and Bench are two sides of the same coin. The two wheels of the chariot. Even if it does not work in tandem, the chariot of justice cannot move forward (unless lawyers and judges, being the two wheels, cooperate with each other).".In his address, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal congratulated those responsible for the development of the new facilities at the High Court. "The lawyers who deliver services on tele-law should also be allotted chambers here," he added. .Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made note to mention that the Allahabad High Court has played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct of the Mahakumbh. He said that if the Court had stayed any of the government’s decisions, it would not have been possible to carry out the event. He appreciated the High Court’s support in allowing everything to proceed peacefully."We always think, why are lawyers so stressed? Imagine their working conditions .. often working under the trees. I hope the AC cools your anger down. Integrated court complex needs parking and lawyers' chambers," he added..Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant urged lawyers to effectively use the newly launched facilities."Please keep in mind the needs of district and sessions court also. Modern infrastructure is the need for efficient judicial functioning. Please utilise the facilities constructively," he said. .Justice Vikram Nath, meanwhile, commended the Allahabad High Court's Chief Justice, Arun Bhansali, for his quiet efforts to better the institution. "I have always strived to strike a conversation with the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, but was unsuccessful. He does not speak much, and if you don't speak, he will also not speak. He quietly keeps working for the betterment of the institution," remarked Justice Vikram Nath..[Read Live Coverage]
