Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud “If by political pressure you mean pressure from the government, I can tell you that in my 24 years as a judge, I have never felt any political pressure from those in power. This is because, in India, our democratic traditions ensure that we live lives relatively isolated from the political arm of the government.”
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, speaking at an event in London, stated that in his 24 years as a judge, he has never felt direct political pressure from the government. He emphasized the need for judges to consider the societal and political impacts of their decisions. CJI also discussed the impact of technology on the judiciary, addressing social media criticism and the need for legislative audits to assess laws’ impact on the judicial system.
Today, On 15th May, The Chief Justice of India emphasized the judiciary’s technological advancements, citing over 7.5 lakh video-conferenced cases. Virtual proceedings democratize accessibility and facilitate bilingual judgments. He stressed transparency, disinformation mitigation, and equitable access as critical for a comprehensive and efficient judicial system. The judiciary’s efficient digitized operations demonstrate India’s commitment to citizen-centric justice.
