PRESIDENT ADVOCATES ALL-INDIA JUDICIAL SERVICE
Why in the News ?
- President Droupadi Murmu advocates the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service to ensure diverse representation in the judiciary, emphasizing justice accessibility for all.
Constitution Day Celebration
- Speaking at a Constitution Day event at the Supreme Court, President Murmu inaugurates a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at the Supreme Court,, emphasizing the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity embedded in the Constitution.
All-India Judicial Service Proposal
- President Murmu advocates for the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service to create a unified and merit-based recruitment system for judges across the country.
- This would promote equity and ensure that talented individuals from diverse backgrounds have equal opportunities to ascend the judicial ladder, fostering a more representative and inclusive judiciary.
Constitution Day Observance
- November 26 is observed as Constitution Day since 2015, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, formerly known as Law Day.
Indian Constitution is a cornerstone of democracy and fundamental rights.