Justice G.R. Swaminathan: “Understanding Existing Laws Through a Civilizational Perspective Is the First Step Towards Decolonisation”

Justice G.R. Swaminathan believes that the first step towards decolonization is to understand existing laws from the perspective of our own civilization. This means linking legal systems to our cultural and historical roots. It challenges the colonial influences still present in today’s laws. Justice Swaminathan highlights the importance of interpreting laws in a way that reflects our local context for true independence.