Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Regarding High Court Translocation in AP
The Supreme Court of India recently refused to entertain a plea challenging the shifting of the VI Additional District and Sessions Court from Machilipatnam to Avanigadda in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district.
The relocation of the court is part of an initiative to bring "justice at the doorstep" for litigants in areas like Avanigadda. This move is aimed at increasing access to legal remedies, aligning with initiatives like gram nyayalayas (village courts).
The primary concern raised in the plea was the inconvenience caused to local lawyers in Machilipatnam due to the relocation. However, the Andhra Pradesh High Court had previously dismissed the Machilipatnam Bar Association's objection to the relocation, observing that while some inconvenience is inevitable, it is outweighed by the larger public good.
The two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran considered the case but ultimately decided not to intervene, upholding the decision to transfer the court.
The bench emphasized the need for "justice at the doorsteps," and the establishment of gram nyayalayas, highlighting the importance of bringing courts closer to the people they serve.
Despite resistance from local lawyers, the Supreme Court's decision underscores the priority given to litigants' access to justice over legal professionals' interests. The relocation supports the decentralization of justice, a crucial step towards ensuring that justice is not only accessible but also equitable for all.
The relocation of the VI Additional District and Sessions Court aligns with the broader scope of justice decentralization, a key aspect of politics and general-news. This move echoes the establishment of gram nyayalayas, aiming to provide legal remedies closer to the people they serve and ensure equitable access to justice.
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the court's transfer, in spite of resistance from local lawyers, is a testament to the prioritization of litigants' access to justice over professional interests, another significant subject in political and general news discussions.
