'Much remains to be done’: CJI urges young lawyers to shoulder responsibility of future
Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed young lawyers at the Supreme Court Bar Association's event. He acknowledged India's progress while stressing much remains to be done. The responsibility of the legal profession will soon rest on their shoulders. He highlighted the historical connection between law and India's freedom struggle. Young lawyers are encouraged to protect and carry forward justice…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed young law graduates and lawyers at the national flag-hoisting ceremony organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, marking India's 80th Independence Day. Kant emphasized that while significant progress has been made since Independence, much work remains to be done and urged the young legal professionals to prepare to shoulder the responsibilities of the future.
He highlighted the deep connection between the freedom struggle and law, noting that renowned architects of modern India, such as Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, were lawyers. Kant acknowledged the challenges faced by young lawyers in the competitive legal profession and assured them of the Bar and Bench's commitment to supporting their professional growth through mentorship and opportunities.
He reflected on India's freedom movement, differing from other independence struggles due to its focus on political movements, petitions, public debates, and the power of law to challenge colonial rule. Kant stressed that courts continue to serve as a unifying space for litigants and members of the Bar, providing a platform to assert constitutional rights, challenge arbitrary action, and seek equal treatment under the law.
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