During his visit to the UK Supreme Court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was offered the President’s seat to deliver his lecture on “Commercial Arbitration: Shared Understandings and Developments in UK and India.” He commended the Indian judiciary for its immense caseload and discussed the increasing relevance of alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration and mediation.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud underscored the significance of elections in democracy while highlighting the unique non-elective status of Indian judges. He emphasized the judiciary’s responsibility to uphold constitutional values and maintain continuity, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to technology adoption within the legal framework.
