legal reform
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.
Chief Justice Surya Kant Pledges to Prioritize Justice for India's Poorest Litigants
Nov 28, 2025 09:11 pm CST
India's 53rd Chief Justice Surya Kant has made a significant commitment to ensuring justice for economically disadvantaged citizens, declaring he would "sit till midnight" if needed for the poorest litigants. Appointed on November 24 and serving until February 2027, the middle-class born justice from Haryana firmly stated "no luxury litigation" would be entertained in his court, signaling a potential shift in India's judicial priorities.