Justice Pankaj Mittal advocates for the “Indianisation” of justice, proposing that Lady Justice’s statue holds the Gita, Vedas, and Puranas alongside the Constitution. This reflects a shift towards Indian identity, emphasizing recent judicial changes like translations of judgments and the reimagining of symbols. Legal education, he notes, should foster empathy and creativity.
The Delhi High Court Yesterday (March 7th) highlighted the importance of mediation by referencing religious texts like the Gita,Ramayana and Bible. However, it emphasized that cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) cannot be settled through mediation. The court rejected a father’s plea to reinstate a POCSO complaint, citing the passage of time and the children’s involvement in personal disputes.
