Supreme Court of India criticised a litigant after Surya Kant revealed in open court that the litigant’s father phoned his brother to question a judicial order. CJI Surya Kant remarked Stating, “Nobody dares to do this… I have dealt with such elements for 23 years.”
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said democracies invest in higher education to create responsible citizens capable of self-governance, not just prosperous graduates. Speaking at the Central University of Haryana convocation, he urged students to use education to strengthen public institutions and serve society.
CJAR has raised concerns over the use of state-sponsored and private aircraft for official travel by the Chief Justice of India and several Supreme Court judges. The group warned that such arrangements by governments that frequently litigate in the Supreme Court may raise questions about judicial propriety and public perception of independence.
