Odisha CM Inaugurates Centre For Judicial Archives In Cuttack

Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Centre for Judicial Archives, High Court of Orissa in Cuttack on Saturday.

Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan and other dignitaries were present at the event.

Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Minister said that Indian Judiciary has brought laurels in international sphere. The new Centre will be a preserver of not only judicial records but also of culture, Majhi said.

The CM also expressed that the state government is committed to providing all assistance including financial, administrative and technological.

In his address, Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh said the Judicial Archives is first of its kind in the country and a befitting tribute to the city of Cuttack, the judicial capital of Odisha. “It is a milestone in the journey to protect and preserve the history of legal proceedings which is essential for understanding the evolution the of legal system and development. The Centre has been established to safeguard documents, records and materials that hold historical significance,” he said.

The dedicated building has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 38 crore sanctioned by the Odisha government. The majestic building not only intends to house all the fragile documents of the Orissa High Court but also set to provide space, infrastructure and facilities for performing all functions which the modern archives perform.

Speaking on the occasion, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said, “It is a matter of pride for all of us today for the inauguration of the Centre of Judicial Archives as it is a history day for the judiciary of Odisha but for the entire legal and academic community of our state and nation. The judiciary is one of the founding pillars of democracy and its legacy is a testament to its unwavering commitment to justice, equity and fairness.”

The Law Minister further stated that the Orissa High Court has played a pivotal role in upholding the Constitutional values of our nation and its contribution to the development of law and justice is both profound and inspiring.

“The Centre for Judicial Archives is a visionary initiative and being a monument to the history and heritage of the judiciary, it will house and preserve many priceless documents, records, landmark judgements and invaluable legal documents that capture the evolution of law and justice in the state,” he added.