CJI Kant shares bench with top judges from 6 countries

The Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed a historic moment with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant sharing the bench with chief justices and senior judges of six countries during Constitution Day celebrations.

- Abraham Thomas

Sharing their views on the occasion, the foreign judges said Commonwealth countries look up to Indian courts and decisions and praised the Indian judiciary for preserving the basic structure of the Constitution. Later in the day, the foreign dignitaries took part in the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu.

CJI Kant said, "This is a great and historical occasion," as he welcomed the chief justices of Bhutan, Kenya, Mauritius and Sri Lanka along with senior judges of the Supreme Court of Nepal and the Federal Court of Malaysia on the bench.