access to justice
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.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant Calls for Judicial Evolution to Address Modern Human Rights Challenges
Oct 24, 2025 01:12 am CST
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant emphasizes the necessity for judicial innovation to confront emerging challenges like digital exclusion and climate vulnerability. Speaking at the BASL Human Rights Oration in Colombo, he highlighted India's extensive legal aid network through NALSA while stressing that access to justice remains a continuous journey requiring institutional commitment to protect marginalized communities' rights in evolving societal contexts.