Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said courts must build public confidence and ensure people feel secure about getting justice. He stressed that the Bar and the Bench are “two arms of the same institution” while laying the foundation stone for a new court complex in Tirupati.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday (March 1) said that both the Bar and the Bench share equal responsibility in ensuring that people trust the judiciary and feel confident that they will receive security and justice in courts. He made these remarks while addressing the media after laying the foundation stone for a new court complex at Daminedu in Tirupati Rural mandal.
The event was attended by judges of the Supreme Court and the Andhra Pradesh High Court, along with members of the legal fraternity. The ceremony marked an important step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure in the region and improving access to justice for the public.
Speaking on the occasion, the CJI highlighted the importance of making court complexes more people-friendly and efficient. Stressing the need for public confidence in the justice delivery system, he said,
“I have always said that court complexes should function like hospitals. Just like a patient is given primary treatment as soon as he goes to a hospital, every person who comes to the court should feel confident that justice will be delivered.”
Through this comparison, the CJI underlined that courts must provide timely and effective remedies, just as hospitals provide immediate care to patients. He emphasised that litigants approaching courts often do so in difficult and stressful situations, and the system must respond with sensitivity, efficiency and fairness.
Expressing his hopes for the newly proposed court complex, the CJI said he envisioned it as a symbol of fairness and integrity.
“I want the new court complex to become a temple of justice.”
He further added,
“I want every person who comes here to leave with the joy of getting justice,”
Mr. Surya Kant said, wishing the Tirupati Bar Association to further develop its intelligence, historical heritage and intellectual property.
The CJI also made it clear that there should be harmony and cooperation between advocates and judges. Rejecting any idea of rivalry between the two, he observed that both are essential pillars of the judicial system.
“The Bar and the Bench are not rivals, they are two arms of the same institution,”
he added.
He explained that a strong and capable Bar Association plays a vital role in improving the quality of justice. According to him, well-prepared and well-argued cases help judges think more deeply and deliver well-reasoned judgments.
“A strong Bar Association provides good arguments, which motivate the judges to think more deeply, analyse carefully and write clear judgments. Its support will enhance the performance of the judges. This will increase the faith of the public in the judiciary. I wish the new court complex to provide a suitable working environment for the advocates,”
he said.
The CJI’s remarks reflect the broader vision of strengthening judicial infrastructure while also improving the quality of legal practice. By focusing on cooperation between the Bar and the Bench, he highlighted the need for collective responsibility in maintaining the credibility of the judiciary.
The new court complex at Daminedu is expected to improve facilities for judges, advocates and litigants in Tirupati Rural mandal. With modern infrastructure and better working conditions, it aims to support faster and more efficient disposal of cases. The foundation stone ceremony thus marks not only a construction milestone but also a renewed commitment to accessible, transparent and people-centric justice delivery.
Through his speech, CJI Surya Kant reinforced the idea that public trust is the backbone of the judicial system, and that both judges and lawyers must work together to ensure that every citizen feels secure and confident when approaching the courts.
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