Kalam, Manmohan Stress Faster, Less Expensive Justice

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) Legal practitioners were asked tonight to provide ''better and faster access to justice, especially to those who are unaware of their rights and need guidance.'' The exhortation came from President A P J Abdul Kalam in his message to a seminar on Law and Human Rights organised by All India Bar Association.

Dr Kalam stressed making accessibility to justice ''user friendly and less expensive.'' Prime Minister Manmohan Singh emphasised protection of citizens' human rights.

He said the success of Indian democracy and well being of ''our citizens rest on the protection of their human rights.

''We must give special attention to the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, women, minorities, and other disadvantaged sections of society.'' Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan advocated reflecting ''on our role and renew our commitment to ensuring adherence to basic human rights as protectiuon and promotion thereof is fundamental for civilised existence.'' UNI