'Naxalism, since no faith in law' TNN, Jan 25, 2011, 01.15am IST PANAJI: "People do not have faith in the justice system of India thereby leading people to take up insurgency and Naxalism," union law minister Veerappa Moily said on Monday.
Moily was speaking at the inauguration of the International Arbitration Centre (IAC)-Goa, which was held at a city hotel in the presence of chief minister Digambar Kamat and former Union law minister and chairman of Goa Law Commission Ramakant Khalap. "If you do not have faith in law, then our democracy is in peril. People are thirsty for justice. We are now initiating measures to ensure that cases should not be pending in court for more than three years," Moily said. Speaking about IAC, Goa, Moily said it will be backed by strong legislation. "The last time I came to Goa, I was told about it. I didn't think it (IAC-Goa) would come up so soon. I think this is the way we all should function. The centre has to be world-class, or people won't come here. Goa is a place known by the world. If tourists get attracted to this place, why not people seeking arbitration?" asked Moily. Kamat, in a short address, said the government would extend its support to IAC-Goa. "On the government's part, we will help with anything if it is good for Goa," said Kamat. Moily also complimented Khalap and the Goa government for taking up the initiative. "There is ample scope for talent. We have to create world-class lawyers. We have to change our mindsets in this direction," he said. Read more: 'Naxalism, since no faith in law' - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Naxalism-since-no-faith-in-law/articleshow/7356998.cms#ixzz1CC368zFf
