CJI Surya Kant said high litigation costs and long court delays are blocking access to justice for ordinary citizens. He stressed that justice must be affordable, timely and humane to protect constitutional dignity.
CJI Surya Kant said he wants to send a “strong message” that the Supreme Court belongs to the common man, promising predictable timelines and reduced litigation costs. He stressed mediation, judicial reforms, and greater access to justice for marginalised citizens.
CJI B R Gavai stressed decentralisation of justice at the inauguration of the Gauhati High Court Itanagar Bench, urging speedy, affordable justice for all. He reminded that courts exist to serve the people, not the powerful.
New Delhi, March 4: Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant emphasized that the Bar and the Bench are two essential parts of the justice system, both working towards a common goal—the pursuit of justice.
