Today, On 24th November, Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment for the judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath as he formally succeeded outgoing CJI BR Gavai on Monday.
Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Dutta highlighted the importance of dissenting judgments in the judicial system during an event in Kolkata. He clarified that dissent is not aimed at criticizing majority opinions but rather offering alternative perspectives, promoting critical discussion and future legal interpretations. Dutta emphasized that historical dissenting opinions have often proven correct over time.
