CJI Surya Kant Rejects 'Publicity-Seeking' Petition on Judicial Reforms

CJI Surya Kant Rejects 'Publicity-Seeking' Petition on Judicial Reforms

Today, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant rejected a petition described as “publicity-seeking,” which had called for the creation of a committee to implement judicial reforms, including a mandate that all cases be resolved within 12 months.

"We will not let anyone come here for 'judicial reforms'," the Chief Justice said, "If it is a matter of judicial reforms, I won't allow anyone to come to the court premises. First, put it in writing... whatever it is. Then I will see if it is possible or not. We are all here, we will do it."

CJI asked the petitioner to “submit a letter” containing his suggestions.

"You want change in the country? Don't need to file such a petition... just write a letter and send it to me."

"Don't file petitions just to speak in front of the cameramen standing outside."

"Aap keh rahe hai ek saal mein har court faisla kare? Aisi kitne courts chahiye apko?" , CJI said.

In its order, the court noted that the petitioner, appearing in person, had filed the petition seeking multiple judicial reforms and investigations into certain types of court cases.

The court observed that both issues had been mistakenly conflated and added that the petitioner, if interested, could submit a letter to the Chief Justice with suggestions on administrative matters for the purpose of judicial reform.

"It goes without saying that any such suggestions are always welcome," the court said.

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