CJI Surya Kant: Judicial leadership suffers when judges pretend perfection

• CJI Surya Kant stated that judicial leadership is harmed when judges pretend to be perfect, not by their imperfections.
• He advocated for a 'Commonwealth Apex Body' to integrate 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 were conscious of their limits, open to learning, and did not project flawlessness.
• The CJI called for humility as a professional safeguard and a crucial tool to be taught to every judicial officer.