Four Supreme Court judges stressed the need for India’s judiciary to adapt to emerging challenges from data, AI, and technology. Speaking at an international event in Indore, they called for fairness, innovation, and legal reforms in the digital era.
Supreme Court Justice N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the lack of expertise among judges in handling commercial cases. He emphasized that judges are generalists, not specialists, making it challenging to deal with complex commercial disputes. Speaking at a legal event, he stressed the need for specialized training to improve judicial efficiency. His remarks underscore the importance of reforming commercial courts for better dispute resolution.
Justice BV Nagarathna, born on 30-10-1962, assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on 31-08-2021. With 68 authored judgments, notable cases include Bilkis Yakub Rasool v Union of India and Vivek Narayan Sharma v Union of India. She is celebrated for pioneering women’s representation in the judiciary.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, born on May 14, 1960, assumed office as Chief Justice of India on January 18, 2019, and will retire on May 13, 2025. He has authored 117 judgments, including significant rulings on VVPAT verification, the abrogation of Article 370, and the Electoral Bond Scheme’s constitutionality, emphasizing judicial independence and public rights.