Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress party today after hundreds of lawyers and some bar associations across the country wrote to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over attempts to undermine the judiciary’s integrity using political and professional pressure.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud appeals for the medium of instruction at the National Law University in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to be in Hindi to enable the best students from the state to become the best lawyers. He criticizes the current legal education system for favoring English-speaking urban students and highlights the need for equal quality education in all universities.
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Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, explains that while a court judgment cannot be directly overruled, the legislature can enact new laws to address any shortcomings in the judgment. He also discusses the differences between judicial decisions and those made by the other branches of the government. Chandrachud acknowledges the lack of women representation in the judiciary and mentions the importance of redefining merit to create a more inclusive system. Additionally, he highlights language as a significant barrier in accessing justice and mentions efforts to translate judgments to reach a wider audience. Chandrachud also shares his perspective on the retirement age for judges.