Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud acknowledged on Saturday that expertise has emerged as a “powerful force” for justice and emphasised the significance of guaranteeing that technological options are designed with fairness and inclusivity in thoughts. Addressing the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) – Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference, Justice Chandrachud highlighted the necessity to domesticate a shared dedication to justice. He burdened that legislation officers should stay impervious to the politics of the day and conduct themselves with dignity in courts to make sure the integrity of authorized proceedings.
“While technology promises to enhance the speed and accessibility of justice, we must navigate carefully. The deep-seated structural and financial hierarchies within Indian society demand consideration to ensure that technology does not inadvertently exacerbate existing problems,” the CJI mentioned.
Justice Chandrachud additionally talked about the significance of modernizing courtrooms and amenities, guaranteeing that expertise enhances transparency and accountability somewhat than perpetuating opacity and inequality. He referred to the e-Courts venture, aiming to leverage expertise for improved entry to justice.
The CJI emphasised that technological options needs to be designed with fairness and inclusivity in thoughts, contemplating the various wants and capabilities of all stakeholders. He underlined the importance of recognizing the significance of cultivating a shared dedication to justice.
Referring to latest initiatives such because the implementation of an ordinary working process (SOP) guiding courts in summoning authorities officers, the CJI talked about the collaborative method involving authorized officers, authorities officers, and the judiciary to strengthen moral underpinnings of government accountability.
Justice Chandrachud burdened the purpose of the convention to foster collaboration between officers of the courtroom entrusted with the duty of justice administration. He highlighted the necessity for international collaboration and trust-building to handle numerous cross-border challenges to justice supply.
The CJI additionally addressed the function of legislation officers in upholding ethics in authorized apply, emphasizing their duty as representatives of the federal government and officers of the courtroom. Justice Surya Kant, talking on the convention, acknowledged its significance in encouraging substantive discussions on urgent authorized points and selling mutual understanding of authorized mechanisms in Commonwealth nations.