Blitz Bureau
Justice Aravind Kumar of Supreme Court has said that the apex court enhances fundamental rightsenshrined in the Constitution. Delivering the Fali S Nariman Memorial Lecture at the OP Jindal Global University on February 7, he said,”The Supreme Court of India enhances fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. The judiciary wishes to secure socio-economic justice and rights by broader welfare policies and development strategies so that states can achieve the minimum core in every possible way. The court is duty bound to ensure constitutional protection in favour of weaker sections of the society based on social economic criteria.”
Recalling the contribution of renowned late legal luminary Fali S Nariman, Justice Aravind Kumar said, “Fali Nariman was not just a legal expert but the conscience keeper of the legal fraternity with unparalleled brilliance and eloquence that could stay the hardest heart with a steadfast commitment to justice.
“He epitomised the ideals of our Constitution that envisions fairness, courage and an unwavering faith in the individual and shaped landmark judgements. His legacy is marked by landmark contributions to human rights and justice. His commitment to human rights wasn’t confined to the courtroom.”
As a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, while participating in the debate on the Right to Education, Nariman had said, “A society that denies its children the light of education dims the future of its democracy.” The lecture titled “75 Years of Indian Constitution and the Supreme Court of India: The Role of Human Rights &; Public Policy for Empowering Citizens” involved a wide-ranging discourse on rights, duties and the role of the Supreme Court in upholding the Constitution of India.
