Irreverent Gen Z a sure sign of democratic progress, says Justice Muralidhar
In his address at the D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on ‘My Vision of India 2047’, the former High Court judge said the judiciary of 2047 would be better served if ‘today’s judges act swiftly on complaints of grave State excesses’
Former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Justice S. Muralidhar believes that the irreverent attitude of Generation Z is a positive sign for Indian democracy. Speaking at the 28th D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on 'My Vision of India 2047', he stated that this generation's lack of deference and tendency to mock political figures reassures him that India's democracy will not crumble.
He expressed hope that in 2047, India would be better served if the law did not criminalize honest criticism of the government or permit the demonization of political opponents through cartoons or stand-up comedy. Muralidhar also advocated for swift judicial action on complaints of severe state excesses, and a more efficient Supreme Court of 2047 that would not wait years to make decisions on constitutional issues.
He criticized the Collegium system of judicial appointments, alleging executive interference and lack of transparency in the process, and called for a reformed Bar Council of India that is immune from executive and judicial interference, responsive to the litigant public, and committed to constitutional values and human rights. Additionally, the former judge suggested that many pending cases clogging the judicial system are actually "dead," including cases involving non-existent parties, outdated laws, or situations where the government's stance on the issue has irreversibly changed.
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