CJI Surya Kant: Judicial Leadership Suffers When Judges Pretend Perfection

• CJI Surya Kant stated that judicial leadership is hampered when judges pretend to be perfect, rather than acknowledging their imperfections.
• He advocated for a radical shift in perceiving judicial leadership and proposed a ‘Commonwealth Apex Body’ for integrating judicial education, Bar, and bench across member nations.
• Justice Surya Kant emphasized that judges, like institutions, are capable of growth, correction, and improvement.
• He highlighted that respected judicial leaders throughout history were those who recognized their limitations and were open to learning, rather than projecting flawlessness.
• The CJI praised the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute (CJEI) for guiding judges to become wise custodians of justice and fostering mutual learning among jurisdictions.