Delivering India's assertion on the eightieth Session of the UN Basic Meeting Sixth Committee Agenda Merchandise 84, Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha on Wednesday outlined the significance of the rule of legislation in nationwide governance priorities.
“India upholds the rule of legislation as a cornerstone of its nationwide governance, enshrined in its Structure and bolstered by way of the independence of its judiciary and initiatives that increase entry to justice, resembling authorized assist packages,” he stated.
In India, the rule of legislation operates on each procedural and substantive ranges: it restrains arbitrary motion by the State, ensures equality earlier than the legislation, and embeds democratic accountability throughout all branches and ranges of governance, he added.
He stated that three new legal legislation frameworks have been launched to bolster India's dedication to the rule of legislation and strengthen its nationwide authorized framework. “These reforms are aimed toward establishing a extra clear, people-centric and agile mechanisms which might be outfitted to deal with rising challenges resembling cybercrime.”
The federal government can also be endeavor varied actions to create consciousness of the brand new legal guidelines and promote authorized literacy, he stated, including that these measures are aimed toward enhancing public belief and institutional effectiveness by tackling corruption, modernising outdated legal guidelines, and selling transparency in authorities operations.India can also be adapting its legislation enforcement measures to confront rising threats such because the misuse of drones and digital currencies, he stated.”By way of these measures, India reinforces its dedication to safeguarding nationwide safety and contributing meaningfully to international peace and stability,” he added.
He stated that in at the moment's interconnected world, multilateralism is significant for tackling shared international challenges, however its effectiveness will depend on robust authorized frameworks that uphold the frequent good.
“India firmly believes that cooperative multilateralism is the one sustainable approach ahead, underscoring the pressing have to strengthen the worldwide rule of legislation,” he stated.
He stated that India recognises the significance of multilateral treaty processes in advancing the rule of legislation.
“For multilateralism and the worldwide rule of legislation to stay efficient and credible, international governance buildings should evolve to replicate up to date realities. The present structure of the United Nations, significantly the composition of the Safety Council, displays a geopolitical actuality of a bygone period,” he stated.
He emphasised that there's an pressing and compelling have to undertake complete reform, together with enlargement within the everlasting and non-permanent classes.
“Such reform is important not solely to reinforce the Council's legitimacy, transparency and accountability but additionally to make sure its continued relevance and effectiveness in addressing the present-day challenges,” he stated.
He added that UN reforms will make the world physique match for objective to successfully deal with the complicated and interconnected challenges of the twenty first century.