New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that "ease of living" and "ease of doing business" can only be realised if citizens experience "ease of justice", stressing that justice must be timely and accessible to all irrespective of their economic or social background. Speaking at the national conference on "Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms" organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at the Supreme Court, the PM said that when justice reaches everyone without discrimination, delay or prohibitive costs, it becomes the true foundation of social justice. "When justice is accessible to all, delivered in a timely manner, and reaches every individual regardless of their social or financial background-that is when it truly becomes the foundation of social justice. In recent years, several steps have been taken to enhance 'ease of justice' and going forward, we will accelerate efforts in this direction," Modi said. Legal services authorities, he added, continue to act as a crucial bridge between the judiciary and citizens, particularly those who may lack representation or familiarity with the justice system. Modi said over the last 11 years, the government has focused on improving regulatory conditions and simplifying governance to support businesses and citizens alike. He cited the removal of over 40,000 compliance requirements, decriminalisation of over 3,400 legal provisions through the Jan Vishwas Act, and repeal of over 1,500 obsolete laws. Historic criminal law reforms, he said, have now replaced long-standing legal codes with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita....