Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud recently addressed the J20 Summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. His speech emphasized the role of judges as service providers and enablers of rights-affirming societies.
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Key Highlights from the Address
CJI Chandrachud stated that judges are neither princes nor sovereigns, but service providers. He emphasized that their decisions must be transparent and understandable to everyone, regardless of their legal education.
He also highlighted the worrying aspect of disinformation about court processes. He mentioned that in India, it is common for judges to engage with the bar and play the devil’s advocate, which is sometimes mistaken as the opinion of the bench.
The Role of Technology
CJI Chandrachud underscored the transformative role of technology in judicial systems worldwide. He pointed out the success of the e-filing platform at the Supreme Court, with over 150,000 e-filings to date. He also highlighted the significant cost savings and transparency achieved through the use of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) for case management.
Courts as Democratic Spaces
Addressing the summit, CJI Chandrachud said, “Our courts have come to be reimagined not as imposing ’empires’, but as democratic spaces of discourse.” He stressed that technology has fundamentally changed the relationship between the law and society.
Conclusion
CJI Chandrachud’s address at the J20 Summit in Brazil has been a significant event, shedding light on the evolving role of the judiciary in India. His emphasis on transparency, service, and the use of technology underscores the progressive direction of the Indian judicial system.
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