Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.
CJI Surya Kant said that ‘imaandari’ or integrity is not just an ornament but the discipline that sustains justice and reputation. He urged law students to make integrity the basic structure of their character.
In the shoe-hurling incident targeting CJI B.R. Gavai, the Supreme Court said it is “not against free speech, but not at the cost of others’ dignity,” warning that unregulated social media is turning into a dangerous, money-spinning venture.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant expressed concern over many talented young lawyers avoiding pro bono and legal aid work, preferring lucrative corporate roles. “Success in law is measured by ethical weight, not money,” he emphasized.
The Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana has given a clean chit to Senior Advocates Rakesh Nehra and Puneet Bali in the bench hunting probe. The Committee said no evidence surfaced against them and their integrity remains untarnished.
Today, On 28th June, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “Preamble of a Constitution is not changeable,” but pointed out it was changed in 1976 during the Emergency by adding “socialist,” “secular,” and “integrity,” which no other constitution has seen.
Today, On 13th May, with CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s retirement, his six-month tenure left a lasting legacy marked by bold steps on secularism, transparency, and judicial integrity. His decisions honored the Constitution and echoed Justice H.R. Khanna’s courageous legacy.
Today, On 13th May, Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy gave an emotional farewell to CJI Sanjiv Khanna, saying, “This week, two great sons of India are retiring, Virat Kohli and milord the Chief Justice,” highlighting his integrity, courage, and constitutional commitment.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna received a heartfelt farewell from colleagues and lawyers as he retired from the Supreme Court of India. His legacy of integrity, transparency, and dedication to justice was celebrated. Judges praised his patient demeanor, impressive memory, and significant contributions, highlighting his upward influence on future jurists.
At GNLU’s 15th convocation, Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar stressed the vital role of ethics in law, advising graduates to measure success by their positive societal impact rather than case victories. He cautioned against compromising integrity for expediency, highlighting that true challenges arise in real courtrooms, not moot courts.
