Governor inaugurates District Court Complex at Mominabad

SRINAGAR, JULY 29: Governor N.N. Vohra inaugurated the newly constructed District Court Complex at Mominabad, Srinagar, in the presence of Chief Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, Sh. Abdul Haq Khan, Minister for Law and Justice, sitting and former Justices of the J&K High Court, Sh. B.B, Vyas, Chief Secretary, Dr. S.P. Vaid, DGP, Sh. R.K. Goyal, Principal Secretary Home, and a large number of senior Civil, Police and Judicial officers.

Congratulating the Chief Justice, Judges of the High Court and the judicial fraternity for taking ownership of this spacious and aesthetically designed Court Complex building, Governor expressed happiness on being associated with the inaugural function of this sprawling 2.5 lakh sq ft complex constructed on an area of over 30 acres. He observed that the majesty of law is also associated with the premises from where it is exercised and hoped that the creation of this beautiful asset will go a long way in the judges rendering prompt and transparent justice.

 Governor observed that Judiciary is a crucial organ of the Republic  which interprets the Constitution and the laws of the land and if the Legislature and Executive fail to perform their constitutional duties  the citizenary looks to the higher courts for justice being rendered. Our Constitution secures to all citizen Justice: social, economic, and political and the superior judiciary has to play a very important role in this regard. In this context Governor stressed that the establishment of a National Law School in J&K would be of enormous benefit.

Governor observed that eminent representatives of the legal fraternity could play a very useful role if people at large being made aware of the correct constitutional provisions; this would ensure against avoidable misperceptions which engender tensions. He stressed that an amicable and trustworthy environment is engendered if governance is delivered with efficiency, honesty and accountability.

Earlier the Governor was presented the Guard of Honour. Accompanied by Chief Justice Ahmed, he went round the Court complex and looked at the various facilities within the Court precincts.

Chief Justice Badar Durezz Ahmed emphasised the importance of delivering speedy and transparent justice for keeping up the confidence and morale of the society.

Sh. Abdul Haq Khan, Minister for Law and Justice, assured every possible support to the judicial fraternity, particularly for their infrastructural and other pressing requirements.

Justice Ramlingam Sudhakar highlighted the fairly long journey leading to the completion of the Court Complex.

Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir presented the Welcome Address and Sh. Rashid Ali Dar, Principal District and Session Judge gave the Vote of Thanks.