Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Today (May 4th) recalled a painful experience of a school punishment that left a deep imprint on his heart and soul. He emphasized the importance of treating children with utmost care, as the way they are treated can have lasting effects on their lives. CJI Chandrachud made these remarks during a lecture on Juvenile Justice hosted by the Supreme Court of Nepal.
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NEPAL: Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, today shared a poignant memory of a childhood punishment that has left a lasting imprint on his heart and soul. Speaking at a lecture on Juvenile Justice organized by the Supreme Court of Nepal, CJI Chandrachud stressed the importance of how children are treated, noting that such treatment leaves a lifelong impression on their memory.
During his address, CJI Chandrachud reflected on his own experience, stating,
“I will never forget the day in school, I was not a juvenile delinquent, when I was canned on my hands and my offense was not to bring right-sized needles to class. I still remember pleading with my teacher to cane me on my bum and not my hand.”
The punishment left an indelible mark, leading him to conceal his pain for the next ten days. He added,
“That left an imprint in my heart and soul and that it still is with me when I do my work. Such deep is the imprint of travesty on children.”
CJI Chandrachud highlighted that children often exhibit delinquent behavior due to various factors such as economic disparity, domestic violence, and poverty. He noted,
“With no necessary guidance, children can become more susceptible to negative influences.”
The CJI further shared a poignant case that reached the Supreme Court of India involving a 14-year-old seeking permission to terminate her pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1971. He recounted,
“Fearing repercussions and hindered by her innocence, she kept silent about the abuse she endured until she was well into her pregnancy. Recognizing the importance of safeguarding her mental and physical well-being, the court granted her request for termination. However, she ultimately decided against it.”
Addressing the need for adequate juvenile detention centers and rehabilitation homes, CJI Chandrachud underscored the challenges in providing proper support and rehabilitation for juvenile offenders. He stated,
“Inadequate juvenile detention centers or rehabilitation homes may lead to overcrowding and substandard living conditions, hindering efforts to provide proper support and rehabilitation to juvenile offenders.”
CJI Chandrachud’s lecture shed light on the importance of addressing the needs of children and ensuring their well-being, highlighting the lasting impact of how they are treated during their formative years. The CJI was in Nepal at the invitation of Chief Justice of Nepal, Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has embarked on a three-day official visit to Nepal, marking a historic first for any sitting Chief Justice of India. During this visit, he will meet his Nepalese counterpart and address a symposium on child rights.
Chief Justice Chandrachud, who is visiting at the invitation of Chief Justice of Nepal Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha, was warmly received upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport by the senior-most justice at the Supreme Court of Nepal, Dr. Ananda Mohan Bhattarai.
“This is for the first time in history that any sitting Chief Justice of India paid an official visit to Nepal on record,”
-noted Ved Prasad Upreti, spokesperson at the Supreme Court.
During his stay, Chief Justice Chandrachud will serve as the keynote speaker at a national symposium on child rights, organized by the Central Child Justice Committee in Kathmandu. He will also hold a friendly meeting with Chief Justice Shrestha, who is set to host a dinner reception in honor of his Indian counterpart.
CJI Chandrachud is scheduled to return to India on Sunday after concluding his official visit.
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