DB directives on security of Court
25/11/2017
JAMMU, Nov 24: In a Public Interest Litigation filed by Summit Nayyar seeking security of Court complex, A Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Chief Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed and Justice Sanjeev Kumar today issued various directions regarding security of the District Court and High Court.
When the PIL came-up for hearing, Division Bench observed that One aspect pertains to the security measures to be undertaken, and the other aspect relates to the infrastructural issues, such as maintenance and sanitation of the buildings. Insofar as the security issue is concerned, it appears that there is a definite need for securing the entire perimeter of the complex by setting up/upgrading the boundary wall surrounding the entire complex. There is perhaps also a need for more pickets and for better lighting in the night hours.
Division Bench further observed that in the past two years about eight incidents have occurred within the complex when individuals have brought weapons and even firing has taken place. It is, therefore, imperative that there should be a Pass system which is put in place. One Pass system must relate to the regular visitors to the Court, namely, the lawyers, their clerks and stamp vendors. The High Court and District Court staff should also be provided with smart cards. The Advocates would have smart cards, which are to be certified by the Bar Association. 4. The second set of passes would be on a day to day basis in respect of litigants and casual visitors. The Gate Pass system should also provide for the photographs of the visitors and should clearly indicate the purpose of the visit such as hearing of a case, bearing the case number etc. and also the date and duration, during which they can remain within the Court premises.
Division Bench further observed that cars also pass freely through the main entry gate, without any checking. The Advocates and employees of the Advocates as well as the entire staff of the High Court and the District Courts, who are entering the premises in vehicles, such as cars/scooters/motor cycles ought to be given specific passes which should be affixed on the vehicles. The other cars would have to undergo security checks.
Division Bench also directed Home Department shall come out with a comprehensive plan of action and give a presentation on 30.11.2017 at 4.15 p.m. The presentation should also include the setting up of a proper x-ray facility at the Gate itself. JNF
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