Rajapalayam
Women are showing an increased interest in doing legal services with close to 50% of the candidates selected for the recently held recruitment for civil judges being them, according to Chief Justice of Madras High Court Vijaya K. Tahilramani.
She was speaking at a function here after inaugurating a slew of court buildings and judicial officers’ quarters in the district on Wednesday.
In her inaugural address, she exuded hope that the increased infrastructure in place will make access to justice a reality in letter and spirit.
Stating that no other institution commanded respect like the judiciary, the Chief Justice said that with an increased awareness about their rights and duties, people are no longer willing to submit themselves to arbitrariness in any form.
“They find solace in the court of law. Consequently, the courts owe an obligation towards societies legitimate expectations to provide an unhindered and expeditious justice to all,” she said.
“All efforts are being made to strengthen the subordinate judiciary by providing all facilities — men and machinery and other facilities,” she said.
Exhorting young lawyers to learn the skills from illustrious seniors, she said that there was no short cut to success. “Money and fame will come in due course,” she said adding that it was more important for them to hone their skills at young age.
Senior lawyers had the responsibility to guide the younger lawyers for their future career, she said.
High Court Judges V.M. Velumani, Abdul Quddhose and B. Pugalenthi, Principal District and Sessions Judge A. Muthusaratha were among those who spoke.
Among the buildings inaugurated are combined court buildings at Sivakasi at a cost of ₹ 13.50 crore; quarters for judicial officers at cost of ₹ 2.80 crore, combined court building at Rajapalayam at a cost of ₹ 8.34 crore and quarters for ₹ 1.57 crore, said PWD Superintending Engineer R. Baskar.
Besides, foundation stone for quarters for additional district munsif at Aruppukottai was laid.
