The 51st Chief Justice of India…..
#cjisanjivkhanna takes oath in the presence of the president, Draupadi Murmu.
Please remember Lord Denning's advice. Please take your colleagues into confidence in whatever you do. Whatever you do….
Everyone knows judges speak through their judgments. So, speak when you have to, but through your judgments, not at public platforms. In college, we would refer to constant speechifying as verbal diarrhoea. Its a terrible disease and can get you into into all kinds of messy situations. There are a few exceptions to this; you could speak (and you should) at judicial academies in different parts of the country. This will immensely benefit judges and judicial officers and you will also get to know their strengths and problems. A token visit is not good enough – it will soon be forgotten. You could speak at law schools so that students and their professors know first-hand what judges and justice delivery are all about. You could speak on topics like legal aid and access to justice for the disadvantaged, the marginalised, those in custody and a few other sections of society. Something grounded. Do you know, millions of people are demanding justice, but cannot access courts for one reason or another. Please speak about giving them justice. About a decade ago judicial academies talked of a docket explosion, but there was also talk of docket exclusion. This is a reality you could talk about.
You have inherited a great legacy, that of your uncle Justice #H.#R. #Khanna. He spoke truth to power and in doing so, he was true to the constitutional oath that he had taken. Nothing less, absolutely nothing less is expected of you. I am confident you will take correct decisions in the interest of the Supreme Court and justice delivery across the country. Worrying about the legacy that you have inherited, not your legacy, will help
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