Archive · 17 Sep 2026
CJI Surya Kant Calls Police, Courts One Justice Chain
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant talked about how police officers and courts work together.
He said they are like connected links in one justice system.
A police report is called an FIR.
If it is written carefully, it can help a court reach justice.
A fair investigation can also make a difference.
Surya Kant spoke at the launch of a book by former police officer OP Mishra.
He also said police officers need good conditions to do their difficult work well.
Society expects them to be brave, calm and caring while working at all hours.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said police and courts form one continuous chain in administering justice.
He said carefully recording an FIR can improve the chances of justice in court.
He said fair investigations also strengthen the possibility of justice being done.
Surya Kant was speaking at the launch of OP Mishra’s book, "Beyond the Uniform: Duty, Discretion and Public Trust."
He said society must provide police personnel with conditions that support courage, composure and sensitivity.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and former Indian Police Service officer OP Mishra.
- What
- Surya Kant said police work and court work form one continuous chain in the administration of justice.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- At a gathering for the launch of OP Mishra’s book.
- Why
- To emphasize that careful FIR recording, fair investigations and supportive working conditions can strengthen the administration of justice.
- Speaker
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- Main message
- Police and courts form one continuous chain in administering justice.
- FIRs
- Surya Kant said carefully recorded FIRs can strengthen the possibility of justice in court.
- Investigations
- He said fair investigations can improve the possibility of justice being done.
- Occasion
- The launch of OP Mishra’s book, "Beyond the Uniform: Duty, Discretion and Public Trust."
- Police conditions
- Surya Kant said society should provide conditions that allow police personnel to act with courage, composure and sensitivity.