Cases involving imprisonment for less than three years brought before the courts by the government will be withdrawn as soon as possible.
Digital Desk: Cases involving imprisonment for less than three years that the government placed before the courts will be withdrawn as soon as possible. This will pave the door for the withdrawal of 86,000 lawsuits immediately.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Friday that the state government's litigation policy would be made public.
Sarma stated at the opening of the new District and Sessions Judge's Court building in Barpeta, which he co-inaugurated with Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice RM Chhaya, that the number of cases in the courts has increased due to a lack of tolerance in society. "People come to court with small items," he explained, adding that this is not a good indicator.
Sarma urged local people to use the out-of-court, traditional way of resolving disputes through mediation by family elders and others in less serious cases so that the formal judicial system can devote its manpower and time to more serious concerns such as murder, and rape, and so on.
He claimed that due to minor difficulties and cases burdening the system, justice for victims of terrible crimes is being delayed.
The Chief Minister also praised Chief Justice RM Chhaya for his participation in developing the 'Vidya Rath - Schools on Wheels' project, which was launched on August 15 of this year.
The Chief Minister remarked that this social-impact project, which aims to educate children who have previously been excluded from the official school system, would have a significant impact on the lives and prospects of children from poor social strata.
The Chief Minister also stated that the state government would invest Rs 300 crore over the next three years to upgrade the infrastructure of Assam's judicial system.
In response to a long-standing demand of the Barpeta Bar Council, the Chief Minister declared that the Assam government will allot three kathas of land to the association. The Chief Minister noted that the necessary instructions would be provided to the Barpeta Deputy Commissioner.
Meanwhile, Chief Justice RM Chhaya expressed hope during the inauguration celebration that the legal system in Barpeta will become more vibrant.
It should be noted that the three-story new structure cost roughly Rs 65 crore to construct. As special guests, Justice N Koteshwar Singh, in charge of the Gauhati High Court's Administrative Department, Justice Ajit Borthakur, in charge of the Barpeta district, Justice Sanjay Medhi, Assam's Law Minister Ranjit Dass, Deputy Commissioner of the Barpeta district Ayush Garg, and others attended the inauguration ceremony.
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