CM Majhi Inaugurates Centre For Judicial Archives In Cuttack

On Saturday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the cutting-edge Centre for Judicial Archives, which is overseen by the High Court of Orissa. This historic endeavor aims to preserve and conserve Odisha’s judicial and legal heritage, including precious records from the High Court and district courts around the state.

The ceremony was held in the High Court of Orissa and was attended by Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Companion Judges of the High Court, and other dignitaries such as Advocate General Pitambar Acharya and Deputy Solicitor General Prasanna Kumar Parhi. Senior attorneys, High Court Bar Association members, and government officials all attended the ceremony.

Delivering the keynote address, CM Majhi lauded the initiative as a preserver of judicial records and cultural heritage, commending its potential to inspire future generations. “The Centre will not only preserve judicial records but also serve as a cultural treasure trove. The Odisha Government remains committed to extending financial, administrative, and technological support to such visionary projects,” he said.

The Centre, which opened on May 10, 2022, has already conserved roughly 75,000 judicial records predating 1950. Over 4,132 files, totaling roughly 84,888 sheets, have been scientifically preserved, with 1,151 files scanned. In his inauguration address, Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh stressed the Centre’s importance in conserving endangered historical documents that had previously gone unprotected. He stated that the Archive is more than simply a space for legal experts; it is also a resource for marginalized people to connect with their past.

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