CJI Surya Kant Full Speech: 'Courts Must Act When Constitutional Rights Are Violated' | CJI Speech
Speaking at the NHRC Foundation Day event, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant underlined the crucial role of courts and human rights institutions in protecting constitutional freedoms. The CJI said courts must intervene whenever constitutional rights are violated, while human rights commissions must investigate complaints, identify systemic failures and ensure that overlooked concerns receive institutional attention. He stressed the importance of strengthening mechanisms that safeguard rights and ensure accountability, highlighting the shared responsibility of judicial and statutory bodies in protecting citizens' freedoms.
