CJI CHANDRACHUD URGES PEOPLE TO APPROACH COURT FEARLESSLY

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud emphasised the pivotal role of the Supreme Court as a "people's court," urging citizens not to harbour fear in accessing courts or perceive them solely as a final recourse. Justice Chandrachud underscored the significance of the court system in resolving disputes through established principles and processes, akin to how the Constitution facilitates the resolution of political differences through democratic institutions.

- ASHISH SINHA

"Through this approach, each case presented in any court across the nation becomes an integral part of upholding constitutional governance," CJI stated during his address at the inauguration of the Constitution Day celebrations at the apex court on Sunday.

President Droupadi Murmu delivered the inaugural address at the programme, which was also attended by apex court judges Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and others.

In his speech, the CJI highlighted the pivotal role of the Supreme Court as a “people’s court” over the last seven decades. He emphasised that thousands of citizens have placed their faith in this institution, seeking justice and resolution to myriad of concerns.