Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted that judges face long working hours and highly stressful duties, stressing the need for regular recreational activities. He said such engagement helps them recharge, noting, ‘Recreation is needed to recharge them.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant emphasized the importance of recreational activities for judges as a means to recharge themselves, given their long working hours and the stressful nature of their profession.
During the opening ceremony of the All India Judges Badminton Championship, he stated,
“The working hours of judges are long and the nature of (their) work is very stressful. Sitting hours are long. All judges should participate in a recreational activity and make it a habit. Recreation is needed to recharge them.”
CJI Kant noted the significant participation of High Court judges in the event, highlighting their awareness of the importance of health and well-being.
The ceremony, held at the Thyagraj Sports Complex, was attended by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and other apex court judges.
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The two-day championship will conclude with a closing ceremony and prize distribution led by former CJI B R Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath on Sunday.
The event is organized by former international badminton player Abantika Deka.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant participated in exhibition badminton matches alongside Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Ram Meghwal as the All-India Judges Badminton Championship 2025 commenced at the Thyagraj Sports Complex in New Delhi.