Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Justice Chandrachud on Speech, Diversity at Vadodara Literature Fest
Justice D Y Chandrachud, a former Chief Justice of India, spoke at the Vadodara Literature Fest.
He said that while we have the right to speak freely, we should not use this right to hurt or hate others' rights.
He talked about how important it is to accept that others have rights too, and to respect and understand different ideas.
He also mentioned that the Constitution is a living document that protects justice, equality, and liberty.
Justice Chandrachud encouraged people to read and think about diverse ideas to grow and evolve.
He also talked about making public places friendly for people with disabilities.
Another speaker, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, shared his experiences about leadership and the importance of doing what is right, even if it is hard.
Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized that freedom of speech should not be used to generate hate towards others' rights.
He highlighted the importance of accepting and respecting diverse ideas and rights to create a balanced society.
Chandrachud referred to the Constitution as a living document that defends principles of justice, equality, and liberty.
He urged people to read diversely and accept ideas that may challenge their understanding.
Chandrachud also spoke about the need to design public spaces to be disability-friendly and to change societal mindsets about disabilities.
- Who
- Justice D Y Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, and General Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of the Army Staff
- What
- Speaking at the Vadodara Literature Fest 4.0 about constitutional values, democratic thinking, and diversity
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Parul University, Vadodara
- Why
- To discuss constitutional values, democratic thinking, and the importance of diversity and inclusion
- Event
- Vadodara Literature Fest 4.0
- Speaker
- Justice D Y Chandrachud
- Location
- Parul University, Vadodara
- Topic
- Constitutional values, democratic thinking, diversity
- Book
- Why the Constitution Matters
- Key Message
- Freedom of speech should not be used to generate hate towards others' rights
- Additional Speaker
- General Manoj Mukund Naravane