In his address at the Bhutan Distinguished Speakers’ Forum, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stressed the importance of judicial independence, transparency, and technology in building public trust. He emphasized that judges must remain unaffected by popular opinion, ensuring unbiased justice. He also highlighted how technology can enhance access to justice while addressing social inequalities.
Institutional trust in courts and their credibility is the very basis of a thriving constitutional order, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandcrachud said on Wednesday (Oct 9). CJI was speaking at the Bhutan Distinguished Speakers’ Forum, a part of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck Lecture Series, on the subject of ‘Judicial Legitimacy through accessibility, transparency and technology: the Indian experience’. Dealing with the issue of public trust, the CJI said that courts do not directly hold resources as trustees of people.
Yesterday, On 8th October, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, speaking at Bhutan’s Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law, emphasized the compatibility of traditional values with modern democratic principles. He highlighted the role of local governance in India’s Constitution and advocated for preserving cultural identities amid globalization. He reflected on his two-year tenure and its legacy as he approaches retirement.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, accompanied by his wife Kalpana Das, received a warm and cordial welcome upon his arrival in Bhutan on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. CJI met His Majesty, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, during his visit to Bhutan this evening. The official visit of the CJI marks an important step in strengthening judicial cooperation between India and Bhutan.