Justice Ramana said “reverse migration” was the most prevalent problem during the pandemic.
New Delhi:
Supreme Court Justice NV Ramana said Thursday that “reverse migration” is the most prevalent problem in a coronavirus pandemic and will lead to increased “poverty”, “inequity” “and” discrimination “.
Justice Ramana, who is next in seniority after Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, also said that during the foreclosure due to the coronavirus, there had been an increase in domestic violence and abuse children.
He said that as a result of the foreclosure, thousands of people have lost their lives and livelihoods, and that large-scale migration has taken place.
“This pandemic has presented us with many emerging problems. The most predominant is that of reverse migration. Massive reverse migration will invariably lead to increased poverty, inequality and discrimination.
“This pandemic has also affected the rights of women, children and the elderly. This requires a persistent and focused orientation action plan, which we must all work out together,” he said, adding that ” the future was going to be difficult. Let’s stay committed. “
Justice Ramana was speaking at a webinar at an event organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
“Unfortunately, even if three months have passed, the situation is still not under control. Following the foreclosure, thousands of people have lost their lives and livelihoods, large-scale migration has taken place. itself has created psychological problems and violence within Women have been responsible for more work, children have been unable to go to school. Adding to this work at home has also had an impact on family life, “said the judge.
“But now we have to work with constraints,” he said.
Justice Ramana, who is also the executive chairman of NALSA, further stated: “One of the critical areas that has come to our attention is the increase in violence within the family itself. We have also found an increase in the number of cases of child abuse. At such times, when the victims cannot reach us, it is imperative for us to reach them. “
“Recognizing the urgency of the situation, we have established Single Window Centers (CSOs). Constant efforts have been made to provide legal assistance, through teleservices of female lawyers in each district. In other areas , petitions have been filed under the Domestic Violence Act., “he said.
Another priority area for legal services authorities across the country was to ensure the reduction of prison overcrowding, he said.
“In accordance with the instructions of the Supreme Court, the authorities of the State legal services have actively assisted the high-level committees in identifying and completing the formalities necessary for the release of prisoners, both during trials and those convicted, during the pandemic, “he said.
