Justice N. Kotiswar Singh said India is not a religious state and highlighted the historical context of the term “Hindu.” He noted the Constitution embraces all faiths, describing “Hindu” as a geographical identifier linked to people beyond Indus.
CJI Surya Kant emphasised that the future judiciary must move beyond physical courts and become citizen centric. He stressed transforming justice delivery into an accessible, responsive service integrated with daily lives, ensuring wider reach and efficiency across the country.
Justice K Babu, in his retirement address, praised the Kerala High Court Bar as the institution’s true strength. He highlighted the growing contribution of young advocates, including women, and emphasised the need for continued encouragement and protection of legal talent.
Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court criticized self-proclaimed rationalists for mocking devotees who revere gurus as divine, stating that those who label believers as “scoundrels, fools, or barbarians” deserve those descriptions themselves.
