Justice Surya Kant: Next CJI, strong proponent of human enterprise in dispensing justice

In an era where almost all aspects of governance and decision-making involves the usage of technology, in varying degrees, Justice Surya Kant, poised to assume the

office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month, has been a strong proponent of profound human enterprise in the domain of dispensing justice.

In his recent address, Justice Surya Kant, said technology is a powerful ally in the legal profession, but providing justice would always be a profoundly human enterprise. "The essence of our calling lies not in data or algorithms, but in conscience and compassion...' he said in his keynote address at the National Law Conference organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.

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