Pune: Foundation Stone Laid For Yerwada Criminal Court Building
Lawyers Should Cooperate in Resolving Pending Cases – Justice Abhay Oka
Pune, March 16: The Supreme Court has prepared an action plan to resolve cases pending for 25 to 30 years within the next two years, and lawyers must cooperate in its proper implementation, said Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka.
He was speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Yerwada Criminal Court building, which was officiated by him. The event was attended by Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol, Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Varale, Bombay High Court Justices Revati Mohite Dere, Sandeep Marne, and Arif S. Doctor, along with key judicial officials.
Justice Oka emphasized that Pune is the largest judicial district in the country, with 7.43 lakh pending cases, accounting for 12-13% of Maharashtra’s total backlog. He highlighted the need for decentralization of courts and improved infrastructure to address the issue.
Justice Varale stressed the importance of embracing constitutional principles in daily life, while Minister Mohol noted that the new building would help reduce the overcrowding at Shivajinagar Court. Justice Revati Mohite Dere added that two new court buildings are under construction in Shivajinagar, and the newly planned Yerwada facility will house 28 courts.
The event saw a large gathering of judicial officers and lawyers.
