my uttarakhand news Bureau
Dehradun, 26 Nov: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami administered the pledge of the Preamble of the Constitution of India and unveiled a magazine of the Prosecution Department at a programme held at the Police Lines, here, today. The programme was held to mark Constitution Day. Extending his greetings to all on Constitution and Law Day, the CM also remembered Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.
During the programme, the CM announced that financial assistance would be provided to the Prosecution Department for extensive publicity of the new criminal laws. He further stated that aid would also be extended for digitisation work, while a system would be instituted to confer awards on the officers of the department who demonstrate outstanding work. He added that the provision would also be made to impart training to officers in the various local dialects spoken across the state.
Emphasising that the prosecution service is a crucial pillar of the country’s justice system, Dhami said it works to uphold truth and make the judicial process transparent and effective. He observed that 26 November 1949 will forever remain a golden chapter in India’s history, as it was on this day that the Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution. He recalled that the practice of observing 26 November as Law Day began in 1979 through the efforts of eminent jurist LM Singhvi and the Supreme Court Bar Association. He further credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for paying tribute to all the Constitution makers by deciding to celebrate 26 November as Constitution Day like a national festival since 2015.
Dhami asserted that under the leadership of PM Modi, several historic steps are being taken to make the justice system modern, empowered, transparent, and citizen-centric. He highlighted the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BNSS) to suit the present circumstances. He noted that extensive efforts are underway to provide accessible, simple, and timely justice to the public. Initiatives such as the e-Courts Project, National Judicial Data Grid, Fast Track Special Courts, swift justice mechanisms for crimes against women and children, the Mediation Bill, hearings via teleconferencing, and the Digital Case Management System are bringing revolutionary changes to make the justice system more transparent, swift, and convenient. He pointed out that the new laws grant recognition to electronic and digital records as evidence, thereby making investigation and prosecution processes more reliable, scientific, and authentic than before.
Dhami asserted that the state government is continually working to strengthen the justice system across Uttarakhand. He said efforts include the construction of new court buildings and the strengthening of existing structures to modernise the state’s legal infrastructure. Systems for Digital Courts, e-Filing, and Virtual Hearings are being further empowered. Work is also ongoing to enhance the quality of legal education, provide mentorship to young advocates, and create a safe and conducive environment for women advocates. He added that the state government has also taken other historic decisions, such as implementing a strict anti-copying law and pursuing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Among those present on the occasion included Dharampur MLA Vinod Chamoli, Home Secretary Shailesh Bagauly, DGP Deepam Seth and Director, Prosecution, AP Anshuman.
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