Archive · 30 Nov 2025
CJI Surya Kant highlights district courts as key challenge
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, recently spoke about the importance of district courts.
He said that these courts are the first place most people go to for justice.
About 70% of people waiting for their cases to be decided are in district courts.
He believes that making these courts work better is very important.
He also suggested using mediation, which is a way to solve disputes without going to court, to help the judiciary.
Additionally, he wants to keep more young people in the legal profession by supporting them early in their careers.
CJI Surya Kant emphasized that district courts are the first point of contact for most citizens seeking justice.
He noted that nearly 70% of litigants await the outcome of their cases at district courts.
The strength of the justice delivery system depends on how empowered and efficient these courts are.
CJI Kant advocated for alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation, to support the judiciary.
He stressed the need to retain young professionals in the legal profession by protecting and promoting them.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- What
- Highlighted the importance of district courts in the judiciary
- When
- During a felicitation ceremony on Saturday
- Where
- Organized by the Bar Council of India
- Why
- To emphasize the need for effective justice delivery at the district level
- Speaker
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- Event
- Felicitation ceremony by Bar Council of India
- Main Concern
- Effectiveness of district judiciary
- Percentage of Litigants
- 70%
- Proposed Solution
- Alternative dispute resolution and mediation
- Additional Focus
- Retaining young professionals in legal profession
