Supreme Court Justice Abhay S. Oka advocates for replacing religious rituals with reverence to the Constitution’s preamble at court events to uphold India’s secular ideals. He calls for this change as the Constitution nears its 75th anniversary, aiming to promote a more inclusive and constitutional approach within the judiciary in alignment with India’s democratic principles.
The Supreme Court’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations kicked off with significant technology initiatives and Chief Justice Chandrachud advocating for judiciary reforms. PM Modi unveiled digital court reports, Digital Courts 2.0, and a bilingual website, emphasizing tech’s role in justice. Chandrachud urged professionalism, inclusivity, and reevaluating court practices for a more efficient judiciary.
Chief Justice Chandrachud, at the Supreme Court’s Diamond Jubilee, highlighted the judiciary’s need for independence beyond constitutional safeguards. He emphasized the necessity for judges to be free from social and political pressures. He also expressed concerns about increasing case pendency and underscored the court’s role as a final arbiter for liberation and inclusion, not oppression.