Revamping Judicial Leadership: A Call for Honest Reflection
Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, emphasizes the need for judicial leaders to acknowledge their imperfections, advocating for a 'Commonwealth Apex Body' for judicial education. The CJI underscores the importance of humility, growth, and mutual learning to enhance judicial leadership and interpret laws with contemporary relevance.
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Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, addressed the critical issue of judicial leadership at the Commonwealth Judicial Educators meeting. He emphasized that the judiciary's effectiveness is not hindered by imperfections but by the reluctance to acknowledge them.
The CJI proposed establishing a 'Commonwealth Apex Body' to unify judicial education, promoting continuous growth and adaptation in response to evolving societal challenges. He stressed that judicial leadership requires both a command of precedent and the flexibility to interpret laws that align with present-day justice needs.
Justice Surya Kant highlighted the role of humility as a professional safeguard in judicial careers, advocating for judges to embrace continuous learning and improvement. The Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute's efforts in fostering global judicial collaboration were commended for driving transformative learning experiences.
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