THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The judiciary is stepping into governance when those entrusted with governing the country fail to discharge their duty, said Justice Kurien Joseph after presenting the 13th Shree Chithira Thirunal award of Shree Chithira Thirunal Trust to K Jayakumar at a function held at the Mascot Hotel in the capital city.

When lapses are found in the functioning of the government, it is the duty of the court to correct them and lead them in the right direction. Such a situation prevails in the country now and that is why the court is intervening in the governance. This is a constitutional responsibility, he said.

Trust chairman T P Sreenivasan presided over the function. Actor Sarada was the chief guest. Dr George Onakur was also present at the function.