Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant emphasized that law must be guided by compassion, warning that strict legality without empathy leads to tyranny, while compassion without legal discipline results in chaos, underscoring the need for balance in justice delivery.
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GOA: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant highlighted Goa’s deep-rooted culture of preservation, heritage and pride in identity while addressing the concluding ceremony of the 30-day special awareness campaign “Drugs: A Menace to Society” in Goa.
Speaking at the event, the CJI reflected on Goa’s unique spirit, describing it as a living embodiment of antiquity, resilience and beauty. He noted that the essence of Goa is visible not just in its architecture and scenic lanes, but also in its people.
“When I entered this venue, crossing the beautiful lanes of Goa, which hosts thousands of tourists and families every day, it was sufficient for me to see the spirit of Goa embedded in every corner— not only in the buildings and street corners, but in every citizen and resident of Goa,”
Justice Surya Kant said.
Justice Surya Kant observed that Goa stands for preservation, heritage, and pride in identity, and emphasized that the anti-drug campaign was designed around this very spirit of resistance and persistence.
He warned that drug abuse is a silent menace that does not announce its arrival.
“Drug abuse does not arrive with noise or warning; it seeps quietly into homes, classrooms and communities, eroding potential and distorting futures,”
the CJI stated.
Calling the initiative more than just an awareness drive, the CJI described it as an assertion of collective resolve against drug abuse.
He praised the campaign’s execution, stating that its success lay not merely in ambition but in meaningful outreach. Over its 30-day duration, the campaign reached diverse sections of society across Goa, including:
- Urban cities and remote tribal villages
- Student hostels and coaching institutions
- Panchayat halls and fishing communities
“What we have witnessed over the past month is nothing short of inspiration-worthy,”
Justice Surya Kant remarked.
Drawing from his four decades of experience in the justice delivery system, the CJI highlighted the importance of balancing law and compassion.
“Law without compassion becomes tyranny, and compassion without law becomes chaos,”
he said.
Justice Surya Kant commended the campaign for adopting this balanced approach—engaging students without condescension, addressing families with empathy, and sensitising communities without instilling fear.
He also emphasized the power of lived experiences, noting that the voices of those affected by drug abuse are often more impactful than printed material.
“It has given a voice to those whom society had written off, because their testimony is more powerful than any pamphlet,”
he added.
The Chief Justice concluded by highlighting that the Goa anti-drug campaign serves as a model for future social awareness initiatives, blending legal consciousness with human sensitivity and community participation.
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