Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday India
President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the National Conference of the District Judiciary in New Delhi, stressed the need for swifter justice, particularly in rape cases. Highlighting judicial pendency, she stated that delayed decisions lead to a perception of insensitivity. Murmu called for ending the "culture of adjournments" in courts and emphasized the burden faced by the poor in accessing justice. She also reflected on the challenges faced by women in society and expressed concern over the plight of crime victims. Murmu welcomed the rising number of women in judicial positions.