India, March 30 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday underscored the need for accessible, affordable and timely justice for all citizens and asserted that it is a right for all and not a privilege for a select few. He also called for inclusive, technology-driven access to justice under the law ministry's Tele-Law initiative.

Addressing a national consultation on the initiative here, Radhakrishnan highlighted recent legal reforms and said the transition to new criminal laws marks a historic shift towards a more citizen-centric justice system by simplifying procedures and improving efficiency.

He underlined the transformative role of technology in governance, citing initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and telemedicin...