Dimapur, June 24 (MExN): In the context of Nagaland Judiciary and Executive, where traditional conventions have been fused with exigent legislations, the need to affect total separation of powers of both organs from each other is not only a compulsion but most importantly, a necessity. This assertion was made by Justice HK Sema, Judge of the Supreme Court who held the view that the two must be separated ‘since it is a complete necessity’.
“The separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is a necessity” Justice HK Sema asserted in an informal interaction after inaugurating the Dimapur Bar Association building at DC (Judicial) Court Complex, Dimapur June 24. “One cannot be a judge as well as the prosecutor. That is why separation of the two powers is necessary and the two should be separated in Nagaland. It is a necessity” he said.
Elaborating on his contention why a separation should be caused, the Supreme Court Judge implied that traditional laws as fused with the administration was more or less inconsistent with emergent needs. “One day the people of Nagaland is going to have its own High court; it’s going to have its own separate permanent bench in future and as such we need separation; it is a necessity” His Lordship reiterated adding that a democratic country cannot monopolize two subjects. “One cannot be a judge as well as the prosecutor” Justice Sema reiterated.
Meanwhile, delivering his address as Chief Guest at the inauguration, Justice HK Sema called for maintaining the sanctity of the courts of law. His Lordship, who is the only Naga to ascend the country’s Judiciary echelons, reminded that the law of a democratic court is supreme and these statutes should be upheld sagaciously and reverently. “In a democratic country like ours the rule of law is supreme – in the Upanishads, it says that law is much more powerful than kings. Through law, the weak prevails over the strong; the peon can prevail over the Chief Minister” Justice Sema asserted.
The Justice also urged the legal representatives to endeavor keeping in mind the needs of the people and cautioned that lest their commitment wavers, the integrity of their profession as law interpreters would be undermined by the common man. He urged the legal representatives present to endeavor with dedication and honesty “since there are no limits to rising higher”. “There is no substitute for hard work. The best example is oneself” Justice HK Sema exhorted and wished all the legal guardians success and goodwill in their future endeavors.
Earlier in the programme Rev M Sakhrie said the invocation after which Justice Sema unveiled the Plague. The programme was chaired by Aphien Gonmai, DBA Treasurer while the welcome address was delivered by DK Nagi, president of the association. The Nagaland Law Students Federation (NLSF) also treated the gathering with a special number. The Vote of Thanks was offered by Akito Zhimomi, Executive member, DBA.
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