Trust Is Built Slowly, Lost Quickly: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Work Responsibly for Justice System

At the 16th Convocation of Gujarat National Law University, CJI Surya Kant said public trust in the legal system depends on lawyers’ honesty and conduct. He reminded graduates that credibility takes years to build but can be lost instantly if responsibility and ethics are ignored.

“No One Expects Suryakumar Yadav to Bowl the Death Overs or Bumrah to Anchor a Chase”: CJI Surya Kant Tells Young Lawyers at GNLU

At GNLU’s 16th Convocation, CJI Justice Surya Kant used a T20 cricket analogy to stress that the legal profession rewards specialization, not mediocrity. He also highlighted integrity, apprenticeship training, and bridging the academia-practice gap to strengthen public trust in the justice system.