The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India is an example of Constitutional integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. He also observed that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was a humane law. “Abrogation of Article 370 is an example of constitutional integration. An example of a humane law such as CAA is in front of us. On issues such as these, in the national interest, usual justice is something what our court judgements explicitly state. From lower to Supreme Court, on issues such as this, a nation first principle has been adopted,” he said.
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Jodhpur(Rajasthan): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (Aug 25), emphasized the significance of the abrogation of Article 370 as a prime example of Constitutional integration in India. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Rajasthan High Court’s platinum jubilee celebrations in Jodhpur, the Prime Minister also highlighted the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), describing it as a “humane law.”
“Abrogation of Article 370 is an example of constitutional integration. An example of a humane law such as CAA is in front of us,”
-he remarked.
PM Modi further elaborated on the broader implications of these decisions, stating,
“On issues such as these, in the national interest, usual justice is something what our court judgements explicitly state. From lower to Supreme Court, on issues such as this, a nation first principle has been adopted.”
During his address, the Prime Minister underscored the necessity of simplifying the justice delivery system in India. He pointed out the various reforms and advancements that have been made to the Indian legal framework to ensure more accessible justice.
“Access to justice is always simple and straight but procedures complicate it. We should strive to simplify it,”
-he emphasized.
Modi also highlighted the government’s efforts to move away from colonial-era laws and the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
He proudly stated,
“We have completely repealed all colonial laws. After so many years of independence, we adopted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in place of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice in place of penalty is the core thought behind Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. BNS frees us from the shackles of colonialism.”
In addition to these reforms, the Prime Minister pointed out the modernization efforts within the judiciary, noting that over 18,000 courts across India have been computerized.
Furthermore, more than 3,000 court complexes and 1,200 jails have been equipped with video conferencing facilities, demonstrating the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for efficient justice delivery.
Modi reiterated his support for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a stance he has maintained since his Independence Day address on August 15.
He observed that the government has taken a clear and firm position on this issue, which is aligned with the longstanding advocacy by the judiciary for a uniform civil code.
He concluded,
“On issues of national integration, this stand of the judiciary only bolsters the trust of the common man on the judiciary.”
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