Judiciary Is An Integral Yet Distinct And Independent Part Of Governance System: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

With a citizen centric agenda, the newly appointed Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna outlined his vision to make courts "approachable and user friendly" and asserted that judiciary is an integral, yet distinct and independent part of the governance system.

Addressing the challenges, the 51st Chief Justice identified the need to tackle case backlogs, making litigation affordable and accessible, and a need for simplifying complex legal procedures. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna.

Expressing immense honour in heading the third wing of democracy, CHI Khanna emphasised that "Judiciary is an integral, yet distinct and independent part of the governance system. The Constitution trusts upon us the role of constitutional guardian, protector of fundamental rights, and responsibility to fulfill the important task of being service provider of justice.

CJI aims to adopt a self-evaluative approach which is receptive and responsive to feedback in its working. Making judgments comprehensible to the citizens and promoting mediation will be his priority, said the Chief Justice."Justice delivery framework in terms of providing equal treatment necessitates fair opportunity to succeed to all, regardless of status, wealth or power, and a just and unbiased adjudication. These mark our core principles", the  newly appoited Chief Justice of India said.

(With ANI Inputs)