Justice for All: Bridging the Gap in Access

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized the need for justice to be accessible to all, particularly marginalized citizens. Speaking at the Commonwealth Judicial Educators meeting, he stressed the integration of technology to aid, not replace, judicial function and urged a shift from litigation to a justice-centric system.

At the forefront of advocating for equal access to justice, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called for justice systems to become more inclusive, particularly for marginalized communities. Speaking at the Commonwealth Judicial Educators' biennial meeting, Kant emphasized that justice must reach beyond abstract ideals and impact real-world outcomes.

He highlighted the necessity for judicial leadership to transcend mere administrative authority, encompassing intellectual and ethical dispositions to ensure accessibility and responsiveness in the justice system. The Chief Justice underscored the importance of integrating technology, such as AI, to support rather than replace judicial reasoning.

In his address, CJI Kant urged the move from a litigation-centric to a justice-centric ecosystem, advocating for reforms that ensure justice is timely and efficient. He called for global judicial collaboration and recognition of jurisprudential contributions from India and Asia, reinforcing the Commonwealth's commitment to people-centered justice.