Unlike India, many countries try to resolve problems through arms : CJI

way2barak, Sep 2 : Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud on Saturday said that unlike India there are so many countries in the world trying to resolve problems through arms and weapons.

Inaugurating the new building of the Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court, the Chief Justice said : “We stand for the rule of law, we stand for the peaceful resolution of problems.”

“Importance of our institutions is that we have replaced a culture of violence with the culture of dialogue, a culture of tolerance, a culture of understanding and the realisation of shared values to bring human happiness and human good.”

He said that members of bars and everyone have a vital role in strengthening the institutions.

“Involvement of all is crucial to the stability and survival of our nation. Dialogue between the communities, between various stakeholders are very vital,” the CJI said.

Justice Chandrachud said that no human being is so important to course the change of history but all of us together have the ability to contribute to a stable, peaceful and happy society.

In a lighter vein, the CJI said that many people asked him how he maintain a smiling face always despite handling so many crucial problems in the Supreme Court, but now I ask Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was also present in the inaugural function, how he maintain a smiling face and good health at this age despite dealing so many crucial problems.

The octogenarian Chief Minister was smiling sitting in the dais along with the Union Minister of state for Law and justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, other Judges and dignitaries.

“From my behalf and Chief Minister’s behalf, I can tell you the secrecy of our smiling face is a sense of optimism for the betterment of our society. Also parental genes, good luck and upbringing help us keep smiling,” the CJI told the gathering prompting a laugh among the audience.

Giving an instance of Uttar Pradesh, Justice Chandrachud said that in recent years many more women are joining in the judiciary.

“To increase the number of women in both benches and bars, a conducive environment is also necessary,” he pointed out.

Appreciating the Mizo society for so much good work and practice, the CJI stressed the need for more Judges and lawyers from the northeast region in the national capital and in the Supreme Court of India.

Justice Chandrachud, expressing his gratitude to all stakeholders for the completion of the new building of the Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court, said that since court plays a crucial role in a successful judiciary system, development of its premises and other necessary technology facilities is also equally important.

“But more significant thing we need to keep in mind is that we must stand with the rule of law and stand with the peaceful resolution of law. The rule of law is what sustains this nation and this new building also signifies the rule of law in the state,” he added.

The new building of Gauhati High Court Aizawl bench was constructed at the New Capital Complex in Aizawl at a cost of Rs 4.62 crore.

The inaugural function is attended by Union Minister of state for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Justice Sandeep Mehta, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court – Hrishikesh Roy and Ujjal Bhuyan.

The Aizawl Bench of the Gauhati High Court was established on July 5, 1990. It used to function from Ainawn Veng, a distance of about five km from the Mizoram capital Aizawl.