Use Of English In Higher Judiciary Obstacle In Ensuring Ease Of Justice: President

President Murmu said equality is not only the foundation of justice, but a necessary condition of it too.

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the "cost" and the use of English language in the higher judiciary are among the hindrances in the way of equal access to justice, and emphasised on their removal.

Addressing a conference in Delhi, she emphasised on the need to launch an awareness campaign among people, living in rural areas and those from socially disadvantaged groups, to help them make them conscious of their rights and get legal assistance.

President Murmu said equality is not only the foundation of justice, but a necessary condition of it too.