Lucknow, Nov 2 (PTI) CJI-designate Surya Kant on Sunday called upon members of the legal fraternity to uphold empathy while dealing with those seeking justice, emphasizing that both the Bar and the Bench are equally important for the administration of justice.

Justice Kant made the remarks while addressing the 125th foundation day celebrations of the Oudh Bar Association (OBA) at the high court auditorium here.

"For the weak and poor, the Bar is the first stop for access to justice. When anyone comes to court seeking justice, they first turn to a lawyer. Therefore, the bar must have the power to understand the pain of the poor. Both the Bar and the Bench are equally important in the administration of justice," Justice Kant said.

He called for introspection within the legal community to

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