ON May 12, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to Prime 0 Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India NV Ramana to implement three demands of the people of Tamil Nadu. The open letter relates to discussing the demands regarding the functioning of the judiciary. Stalin wrote: "There is no doubt that the federal structure of polity is the cornerstone of our Constitution. All our three pillars of democracy-legislature, executive and judiciary-are established within this federal structure. Though there is a hierarchy of Courts, with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India as the Apex Court, the unitary make up of the judicial branch is only to ensure judicial discipline so that the judgements of the Supreme Court are followed by all Courts and authorities in India..."
The letter pointed out that "in this context it becomes all the more important that the Supreme Court's and the High Court's composition reflects the diverse and pluralistic society of our great nation."
"Judicial diversity is fundamental to the quality of judging. A broad-based, heterogeneous group of Judges representing various sections of the society as a whole alone can reflect the views and values of society as a whole, particularly on issues involving historical, traditional, linguistic, and cultural matters. This is because they would provide wider perspectives, since the group of Judges would naturally interpret and enforce law based on their multivarious backgrounds", said the letter, adding: "Therefore, I request your good selves to include the requirements to maintain social diversity and social justice in the appointment of High Court and Supreme Court Judges in the Memorandum of Procedure to appoint Judges and follow the same in true letter and spirit."
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