Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates New SDJM Court Complex in Lakhipur

A correspondent

Silchar: Society can only uphold democracy if justice is delivered efficiently and fairly, stated Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at a function on Sunday. The Chief Minister on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Lakhipur Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (M) Court Complex in the presence of Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Vijay Bishnoi, Justice Suman Shyam, and Justice Kalyan Rai Surana.

Sarma, in his speech, highlighted his government’s commitment to making judicial services more accessible. The Chief Minister emphasized that this modern facility would streamline judicial processes and serve as a beacon of hope for the people of Lakhipur and the wider Barak Valley.

The Chief Minister further highlighted the growing public frustration where victims, especially in serious crimes like rape, were increasingly seeking immediate resolution from law enforcement instead of traditional judicial channels. This trend, he argued, stems directly from prolonged court proceedings. “No guilty individual, especially those involved in crimes against women, should go unpunished,” maintaining this he stressed the importance of protecting innocent individuals from wrongful prosecution.

The Chief Minister said the Lakhipur Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (M) Court Complex, built at a cost of Rs. 3.78 crore, was a testament to his government’s dedication to delivering timely and efficient justice to the people. Dr. Sarma further outlined the state’s strides in enhancing judicial infrastructure, noting completed projects in Barpeta, Sivasagar, and Bokakhat, along with upcoming modern court complexes in Diphu, Dhubri, Goalpara, and Tinsukia. He also emphasized ongoing efforts to digitize judicial processes, including e-filing, virtual hearings, and the push towards paperless courts.

He further applauded the establishment of specialized POCSO courts in 17 districts, with additional courts in Nagaon, to expedite cases involving crimes against children.

Chief Minister Dr. Sarma also lauded the replacement of colonial-era laws with progressive legislations like the Indian Justice Code and the Indian Evidence Act. He also highlighted government measures to decongest courts by withdrawing over 81,000 minor cases and implementing robust witness protection mechanisms.

Reiterating his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and children, Sarma outlined measures like the Borosa mobile app and e-Seva centres that provide legal aid to women in distress. He also praised the establishment of the National Forensic Science University in Guwahati, which will bolster scientific investigations and legal education.

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