Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (RD)

Mangalore, Jul 22: “When justice prevails in the society, peace and harmony would also reign,” opined HC chief justice, Cyriac Joseph.

He was speaking at the inauguration of first-ever Permanent Lok Adalat in Karnataka which was held at Takshila near Kodialbail on Saturday Jul 21. 

“Violence and terrorism would arise when injustice is being done.  Finally it would pose a great threat to the nation.  Hence, justice would serve as the foundation for peace and harmony.  If the society does not voice its concern against injustice, it would eventually encourage terrorism.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of everyone including lawyers and judges to work in this regard” he said.

First-ever Lok Adalat: 

“In the backdrop of good response received for Lok Adalat, it was proposed to set up a total of 6 Lok Adalat across the state while the first-ever Lok Adalat has been commenced in Mangalore” he added.

This programme was held in association with Karnataka Legal Services Authority and Mangalore Bar Association. 

HC judge V Gopal Gowda, H V Ramesh Kumar, district munsif court judge H S Bharathesh, Mangalore Bar Association president Monappa Bhandary were present.