Judicial Trust: The Cornerstone of India's Constitutional Order

Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of institutional trust in courts for a constitutional order. Speaking in Bhutan, he discussed judicial legitimacy through accessibility and technology. He stressed public trust’s relevance and mentioned India's technology-driven initiatives to enhance court accessibility and efficiency.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has highlighted the crucial role of institutional trust in courts for upholding a thriving constitutional order. Addressing an audience at Bhutan's Distinguished Speakers' Forum, he explored the theme of judicial legitimacy through accessibility, transparency, and technology based on the Indian experience.

The Chief Justice emphasized that while courts do not manage resources directly, they have the responsibility to adjudicate equitably when distributions are challenged. The Indian judiciary often examines the fairness of state resource allocations, underscoring the need for public trust and credibility in judicial operations.

Chandrachud also pointed out India's strides in using technology to improve court access, mentioning initiatives like e-filing and virtual courts. These efforts aim to counter geographical and physical barriers, though the CJI noted technology is not a cure-all for social inequalities but encourages judicial accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)