New Delhi, August 31 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the need for speedy justice in cases of violence against women. He said that in this way women can be assured of their safety.
He said, "The sooner justice is provided in the cases of atrocities on women, the more the half of the population (women) of the society can be assured of their safety."
Prime Minister Modi was addressing the inaugural session of the National Conference of District Courts in the presence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud here on Saturday.
Modi also said that the judiciary is considered as the guardian of the constitution and the Supreme Court and the judiciary have fulfilled this responsibility well.
Describing the period of emergency as the 'black period' of India, the Prime Minister said that the judiciary has played an important role in protecting the fundamental rights of the citizens of the country.