Trial courts are backbone of justice delivery system, says Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court Judge K.V. Viswanathan inaugurated a new combined court complex in Pollachi, emphasizing the critical role of trial courts in the justice delivery system. The new facility aims to improve infrastructure for judicial officers and litigants, replacing congested shared premises.
Why it matters
Improving judicial infrastructure is essential for the efficient functioning of the rule of law and ensuring citizens have adequate access to justice.
For most citizens, trial courts are the first and only point of contact with the judiciary and therefore form the backbone of the justice delivery system, said Supreme Court Judge K.V. Viswanathan at the inauguration of the new combined court complex and judicial officers’ residential quarters in Pollachi on Saturday (July 11).
Justice Viswanathan said trial courts played a vital role in protecting citizens’ rights and upholding the rule of law. “A court is not merely a structure of bricks and mortar. It is a constitutional institution that inspires confidence that everyone’s rights will be protected under the rule of law,” he said.
He also urged every Bar association to establish structured mentorship programmes by encouraging senior advocates to guide junior lawyers.
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