TURA, 10 August: In an historic event in the annals of the Judiciary in Garo Hills, Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma with the acting Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court Justice T Nandakumar Singh inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for the District and Sessions Judge Court of West Garo Hills in the presence of Meghalaya High Court Judge Justice S R Sen and a host of other dignitaries at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex Tura.
Dr Sangma while addressing the gathering emphasized on the importance of the complete separation of the Judiciary from the executive to create a conducive atmosphere for the justice delivery system to flourish effectively. Elaborating the Government’s efforts in establishing the District and Session judge Court Dr Sangma said that the court would be able to accelerate legal proceedings thereby delivering prompt justice and at the same time help the understaffed Police Department who are weighed down with their duties in solving cases, investigation and maintaining law and order. Seeking cooperation from the people Dr Sangma maintained that all developmental programmes can be carried out only when there is peace and harmony, and when people are self regulating. He at same time assured that the Government would equip the Court with the necessary infrastructure.
Speaking on the importance of the district and sessions judge court Justice T Nandakumar Singh emphasized on the need to give importance and understand the local custom while delivering justice. “Now that the judiciary and the executive is being separated one can expect speedy disposal of cases” said Singh and urged the people to fulfill their fundamental duties.
Among others who spoke at the occasion were Justice S R Sen, Secretary, Law Department L M Sangma and Deputy Commissioner i/c West Garo Hills, Ambrose Ch Marak.
The historic occasion was attended by Parliamentary Secretary i/c PHE & Urban Affairs, Noverfield R. Marak, Advocate General K S Kynjing, Additional Advocate Generals Dr. B P Todi and W H K Syngkon, Meghalaya High Court Registrar W. Diengdoh, Law Secretary, L M Sangma and the new District & Sessions Judge, Tura E Kharumnuid among others.(SP News)
