Chief Justice Kant Shares Powerful Story About Judicial Delays and Their Impact on Ordinary Citizens

Dec 15, 2025 01:00 am CST

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a moving personal anecdote about an elderly farmer waiting for his case, highlighting how judicial delays and high litigation costs silently erode the dignity of common citizens. Speaking at an Orissa High Court Bar Association symposium, he emphasized the need for reforms addressing both court delays and expenses while promoting alternative dispute resolution methods to make justice more accessible.