The Hindu : Call for greater interaction between judiciary, administration

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Sunday, Feb 08, 2004

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh - Cuddapah

Call for greater interaction between judiciary, administration

By Our Staff Reporter

CUDDAPAH, FEB. 7. The Principal District Judge, T. Lakshmana Rao, on Saturday stressed the need for greater interaction between the judicial officers and the administration to ensure prompt administration of criminal justice.

Addressing a workshop on `criminal justice system - defects and remedies' at the Nyaya Seva Sadan hall in the District Court premises, he called for a frank deliberation by the judicial officers, officers of the uniformed wings such as the police, forest and excise and the district administration to eliminate the procedural lapses and remedy the shortcomings in the delivery of criminal justice. He advised the police officials to accord priority to scientific investigation, without adhering to the outdated methods. The Superintendent of Police, V.C. Sajjanar, expressed concern that certain defects in the criminal justice system was resulting in the acquittal of criminals, despite elaborate investigation by the police. The workshop was the first of its kind in the district, he said.

The Joint Collector, G. Jayalakshmi, lamented that some cases were going against the Government owing to minor procedural lapses. She said cases should be booked by the police in a foolproof manner by updating their knowledge of the set procedures.

A retired District Judge, N. Krishnamurthy, said piling up of cases was a major cause of concern and suggested periodical interaction between the members of the Bench and the Bar to facilitate expeditious disposal of civil and criminal cases. Referring to the Best Bakery case, Mr. Krishnamurthy, wanted evolving of a system to deal with situations arising out of the witnesses turning hostile. He suggested `e-justice' for seeking the advice of eminent jurists, in the wake of the IT revolution.

A senior advocate, G. Krishnamurthy, noted that politicians created most problems and looked to the courts for a remedy. People amassing wealth by corrupt acts, swindling of crores of rupees and turning industries sick were the bane of the country.

The senior advocate, Ch. Siddha Reddy, judicial, police, excise and forest officers and advocates participated.

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