Retired Supreme Court Justice KM Joseph delivered a lecture advocating for comprehensive reforms across government, media, and judiciary to uphold the Constitution and democratic principles. He criticized media’s prioritization of business interests over journalistic integrity and proposed reforms within the Indian judiciary, emphasizing the need for a permanent constitution bench and a proactive stance on judicial appointments.
Former Supreme Court Justice KM Joseph emphasized that the Indian Constitution inherently embraces secular values, regardless of the explicit mention of ‘secularism’ in the preamble. He highlighted that the removal of the word “secular” would not diminish the equality guaranteed under relevant articles. Justice Joseph underlined the significance of secularism as a basic feature of the Constitution.
