Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the legal system must serve those in real need, not just people who can afford justice. Addressing law students in Patna, he urged young lawyers to bend the arc of justice towards the poor and voiceless.
Justice Sanjay Karol was born on August 23, 1961, in Shimla and assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on February 6, 2023, retiring on August 22, 2026. He has authored 61 judgements and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of Tripura and Patna High Courts. A Senior Advocate since 1999, he played crucial roles in reducing case pendency and served as Chancellor of law universities.
