All religions are equal in Constitution: Siddaramaiah
Connect-2018 Community Convention
Grand Hubburasool Conference
Mangaluru, December 3: “Constitution was written on humanitarian ground. People of all religions in the country should live like one family members because, all religions are equal in the Constitution”, opined former chief minister Siddaramaiah.
Inaugurating the ‘Grand Hubburasool Conference’ of the ‘Connect-2018 Community Get-together’ organized to mark the fifth anniversary of the Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) at Nehru Stadium here on Monday, Siddaramaiah said that the “country has the communities like Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists. No religion is above or below. Some people say that Siddaramaiah has been appeasing a single religion. But I have done my administration under the Constitutional provisions. The Constitution does not promote hatred. Instead, it has advocated tolerance, harmony and coexistence”, he said.
“India is a rich country and every individual has share in it. Unfortunately, the wealth is accumulated with a few people. The wealth of the nation should be distributed equally. I have ruled the state in this principle. I have not tried to appease any one religion”, he said.
Various schemes like Anna Bhagya, Ksheera Bhagya, Krishi Bhagya, Matru Poorna and other programmes have benefitted many people. But some people would not tolerate it. He would not hesitate to anything, but he would be committed to the Constitution as it was a guide to him, he added.
BJP-led NDA government has completely failed at the centre. They have failed to fulfill their promises. They remember Sri Rama only when they confront problems or elections. After election, definitely they would forget Rama. Every leader has got the benefit of the Constitution and it was their duty to protect it. More facilities should be ensured to the oppressed class to fulfill the intention of the Constitution, he said.
In his government, Rs 3100 crore was released for minority welfare. But he was not satisfied about it. If he had come to power, he would have kept Rs 10,000 crore to ensure social justice to everybody. He would urge the coalition government to release more funds, he said.
Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that Dakshina Kannada was a peace loving district. Though some people have been trying to instigate the people, they want peace and harmony, he said.
Yenepoya University Chancellor Abdul Kunhi Yenepoya said that Darul Aman Housing Scheme in Connect-2018 Community Get-together was an important programme. Sulthanul Ulama Shaikhuna Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar has made name not only in India, but in the world, he said.
Sulthanul Ulama Shaikhuna Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar delivered speech.
Sunni Jamiatul Ulama Karnataka president Tajul Fuqaha Sheikhuna PM Ibrahim Musliyar Bakel was felicitated by Siddaramaiah on the occasion.
Siddaramaiah also felicitated Minister UT Khader on behalf of Hawwa UT who represented India in International Quran reciting. Sunni Jamiatul Ulama Karnataka president Tajul Fuqaha Sheikhuna PM Ibrahim Musliyar Bakel presided over the programme.
Former minister Ramanath Rai, Haji SM Abdul Rasheed, Kanachur Monu Haji, BH Khader, NS Kareem, Muslim Central Committee president Muhammad Masood, former MLA Moideen Bava, Former MUDA president Ibrahim Kodijal, Congress leader Harish Kumar, Information officer Khader Shah, mayor Bhaskar Moily, Adur Tangal, Kodagu district composite Jamaat Edappal Naib Khazi Shaikhuna KA Muhammad Musliyar, SMA Karnataka president Syed Jalaluddin Hadi Tangal Madani Ujire, Syed Jaafar Assakhaf Tangal Koteshwara, State SSF vice president Syed Hamim Shibuddin Tangal Misbahi Balehonnur, Syed Shafi Naemi Jamalullaili Tangal Marenahalli Sakleshpur, Dr. Muhammad Fazil Razvi Kavalakatte, Jamia Saadiya, Kasaragod Prof. KP Hussain SaAdi KC Road, Abu Sufyan H.I. Ibrahim Madani Katipalla, SJM Karnataka president Atur Sahad Musliyar, SMA Karnataka general secretary NA Abdur Rahman Madani Jeppu, SJU DK district president Muhammad Ali Faizi Balepuni, SJU general secretary TK Muhiuddin Kamil Saqafi Thoke, DKSC Muloor general manager Mustafa Saadi Shirva, Mahboob Saqafi Kinya, Dikra Campus Moodabidri chairman Naufal Saqafi Kalasa, Udupi district composite Jamaat president S Abdul Haji Toufeeq Navunda, Ibrahim Bava Haji Mangaluru, Siddiq Haji of Supreme Traders, Haji A.H. Abubakar Sakaleshpura, Haji Syed Meeran Saheb Kadaba, SSF Karnataka general secretary KM Ilyas, SMA Karnataka secretary MBM Sadiq Malabettu, SSF Karnataka treasurer Sharief Bengaluru and others were present.
Dakshina Kannada District Composite Jamaat Khazi Syed Fazal Koyamma Tangal Madani Al Bukhari offered prayer, while SYS state general secretary Dr MSM Abdur Rasheed Saqafi Zaini Kamil welcomed. SYS state committee secretary MA Siddiq Saqafi Moolur proposed vote of thanks and Shafi Saadi Bengaluru compared the programme.
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CJI calls for 'unified judicial policy', use of technology to converge practices across courts
Jaisalmer (PTI): Pushing for a "unified judicial policy", Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said technology can help align standards and practices across courts, creating a "seamless experience" for citizens, regardless of their location.
He said high courts -- due to the federal structure -- have had their own practices and technological capacities, and "regional barriers" can be broken down with technology to create a more unified judicial ecosystem.
Delivering the keynote address at the West Zone Regional Conference in Jaisalmer, Kant proposed the idea of a "national judicial ecosystem" and called for an overhaul of India's judicial system with the integration of technology.
"Today, as technology reduces geographical barriers and enables convergence, it invites us to think of justice not as regional systems operating in parallel, but as one national ecosystem with shared standards, seamless interfaces, and coordinated goals," he said.
He emphasised how the role of technology in the judiciary has evolved over time.
"Technology is no longer merely an administrative convenience. It has evolved into a constitutional instrument that strengthens equality before the law, expands access to justice, and enhances institutional efficiency," he said, highlighting how digital tools can bridge gaps in the judicial system.
Kant pointed out that technology enables the judiciary to overcome the limitations of physical distance and bureaucratic hurdles.
"It allows the judiciary to transcend physical barriers and bureaucratic rigidities to deliver outcomes that are timely, transparent and principled," he said, adding that the effective use of technology can modernise the delivery of justice and make it more accessible to citizens across the country.
The CJI called for implementing a "unified judicial policy".
He said India's judicial system has long been shaped by its federal structure, and different high courts have their own practices and technological capacities.
"India's vast diversity has led to different high courts evolving their own practices, administrative priorities and technological capacities. This variation, though natural in a federal democracy, has resulted in uneven experiences for litigants across the country," he said.
Kant underscored that predictability is crucial for building trust in the judicial system.
"A core expectation citizens place upon the courts is predictability," he said, adding that citizens should not only expect fair treatment but also consistency in how cases are handled across the country.
He pointed to the potential of technology in improving predictability.
"Technology enables us to track systemic delays and make problems visible rather than concealed," he said.
By identifying areas where delays occur, such as in bail matters or cases involving certain types of disputes, courts can take targeted action to address these issues and improve efficiency, Kant said.
The CJI explained that data-driven tools could identify the reasons behind delays or bottlenecks, allowing for faster, more focused solutions.
"Technology enables prioritisation by flagging sensitive case categories, monitoring pendency in real time and ensuring transparent listing protocols," he said.
Justice Surya Kant also discussed the importance of prioritising urgent cases where delays could result in significant harm. He highlighted his recent administrative order that ensures urgent cases, such as bail petitions or habeas corpus cases, are listed within two days of curing defects.
"Where delay causes deep harm, the system must respond with urgency," he stated, explaining that technology can help courts identify and expedite such cases.
Kant also raised the issue of the clarity of judicial decisions.
He noted that many litigants, despite winning cases, often struggle to understand the terms of their judgment due to complex legal language.
"Although the orders had gone in their favour, they remained unsure of what relief they had actually secured because the language was too technical, vague or evasive to understand," he said.
He advocated for more uniformity in how judgments are written.
"A unified judicial approach must therefore extend to how we communicate outcomes," he said.
The CJI also discussed the role of AI and digital tools in improving case management. He pointed to the potential of AI-based research assistants and digital case management systems to streamline judicial processes.
"Emerging technological tools are now capable of performing once-unthinkable functions. They can highlight missing precedent references, cluster similar legal questions, and simplify factual narration," he said, explaining how these technologies can help judges make more consistent decisions.
He also highlighted tools like the National Judicial Data Grid and e-courts, which are already helping to standardise processes like case filings and tracking.
Kant reiterated that the integration of technology into the judicial process is not just about improving efficiency but about upholding the integrity of the system and strengthening public trust.
"The measure of innovation is not the complexity of the software we deploy, but the simplicity with which a citizen understands the outcome of their case and believes that justice has been served," he said.
