Supreme Court Justice Manmohan called the Kesavananda Bharati judgment India’s key contribution to global rule-of-law discourse. He said, “This basic structure doctrine has ensured the Constitution has survived 75 years, far beyond the usual 20-year lifespan.”
Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, talks about how the judiciary changed after the 1975 Emergency. Earlier, courts had a narrow view of fundamental rights, but now they take a broader approach. He highlights the Supreme Court’s role in ensuring social justice, fairness, and constitutional values. While progress has been made, challenges like delays, high legal costs, and misinformation still exist. He emphasizes the need for more reforms to maintain trust in the judiciary.
On Sunday(21st April),Retired Justice Nariman criticized the Collegium system for neglecting independent judges like Justice Kureshi. He highlighted its failure to recognize exceptional competence and independence, leading to regrettable exclusions. Nariman’s remarks underscore the need to revisit the system and implement reforms to uphold judicial integrity and credibility in India.
