Maharashtra Leads the Nation in Enacting People-Friendly Laws – CM Devendra Fadnavis Unveiling of the Legal Affairs Wing Emblem and Book Releases

Mumbai : Maharashtra is a foremost state in every field across India. In particular, the state is leading the nation in drafting and enacting laws that benefit the public, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proudly asserted, noting that other Indian states—and even other countries—are now following Maharashtra’s legal framework as a model.

On the occasion of the golden jubilee year of the Department of Law & Justice, a ceremony was held today at Sahyadri Guest House to unveil the emblem of the Legal Affairs Wing and to release five new books. Chief Minister Fadnavis performed the unveiling and releases in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar; Law & Justice Minister of State Adv. Ashish Jaiswal; Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik; Principal Secretary Suvarna Kevle; Principal Secretary and Legal Advisor Shri Shukla; and Secretary of the Legal Affairs Wing Satish Waghole, among other dignitaries.

Chief Minister Fadnavis remarked that the Department of Law & Justice has played a crucial role in shaping Maharashtra’s progress. “When laws are drafted, the Department of Law & Justice is instrumental. Many of our state’s statutes have been adopted nationwide. In the legislative assembly, each proposed law undergoes thorough three-day debates. These discussions give birth to legislation. Now that the department is in its golden jubilee year, it is certainly time to initiate a process of transformation within it,” he said.

He further noted, “We must create laws that serve the people, keeping present-day circumstances in mind. Drafting is the most critical part of lawmaking. The government always strives to ensure that statutes safeguard public welfare. The books published by the Department of Law & Justice are a valuable resource for future generations—reference materials that will undoubtedly assist in drafting future legislation.”

On strengthening the department, the Chief Minister added, “The government is supportive of the proposals to empower the department, and decisions will be made accordingly. Training is essential; the department should have a permanent training policy, and certain training programs should be made mandatory. Our training curricula must keep pace with technological and procedural changes. We should also expand the scope of residential programs—particularly by increasing enrollment of rural law students—to broaden the impact of these initiatives.”

Secretary Satish Waghole presented the department’s organizational structure, challenges, and modus operandi. Deputy Secretary Vinayak Kullivar proposed the vote of thanks. Law & Justice Department officials were in attendance.