'Lawyers, judges must ensure justice for all'

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai Saturday said lawyers and judges have a responsibility of strengthening the justice system and they must ensure that the legal discourse does not remain confined to metropolises, but is accessible to even those living in the country’s remotest corners.

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Speaking at the LAWASIA Conference at Hanoi in Vietnam on the topic of “Role of Lawyers and Courts in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion”, the CJI said it is crucial that the principles judges articulate in their judgments are reflected in the administrative policies of the court.

“I can share that when I assumed office as the CJI in May, one of my top priorities was to ensure that affirmative action in the recruitment of administrative positions within the court was implemented not just in letter, but in spirit. I directed that marginalised communities receive their due share in all administrative appointments and that these policies be applied consistently and transparently,” Justice Gavai said.