Saturday, November 23, 2024
spot_img

Chief Justice inaugurates court building in Sohra

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

SHILLONG, Nov 2: Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More, inaugurated the permanent court building of Sohra Civil Subdivision at Sohra on Tuesday.
The total cost of constructing the building was Rs 9.38 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Ranjit expressed hope that the court will be able to function more efficiently after the inauguration of the permanent facility in providing access to justice to people, particularly the marginalised section of the society, as per procedures established by law.
Stating that justice cannot be confined only to those who can afford it, Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More informed that justice is for everyone and access to justice is one of the primary objectives of the State and District Legal Services Authorities.
In his address, Law Minister James PK Sangma expressed gratitude to the High Court for commendable services to the people and reiterated that the government is committed to strengthen the judicial system in the state.
He also appreciated the efforts of the officials of the PWD (Building) in completing the court building construction within three years.
Others who were present include Meghalaya High Court Judges Justice HS Thangkhiew and Justice W Diengdoh, besides local MLA Gavin M Mylliem, legislator Balajied K Synrem, District & Sessions Judge, East Khasi Hills, NA Khan, among others.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Rally against ‘illegal’ sand mining in Dudhnoi river

DAINADUBI/DUDHNOI, Nov 22: More than 15 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from Meghalaya, members of the All Bodo Students'...

News Capsule

Guidebooks The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) has informed all non-regular and compartmental students, registered to appear for...

Govt aiming to simplify mining license process, says Tynsong

SHILLONG, Nov 22: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Friday said that the state government is working to...

Assembly committee contented with progress of Smart City projects

SHILLONG, Nov 22: The Estimates Committee of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has expressed satisfaction with the progress of...