CJI Surya Kant Urges Faith in Judiciary, Vows to Tackle Case Backlog

• CJI Surya Kant urged citizens to maintain faith in the justice delivery system, assuring the Indian judiciary will meet their expectations.
• His top priorities include tackling the backlog of pending cases, efficient case management, and prioritizing matters for EWS, senior citizens, and specially-abled persons.
• CJI Kant stated "judge bashing" is incorrect but constructive criticism of judgments is acceptable as part of a healthy democracy.
• He reiterated that there are no current plans for reforms in the collegium system, with the primary focus remaining on reducing pendency.
• The CJI expressed confidence that experts will find an effective solution to Delhi’s persistent air pollution crisis.

Why It Matters: CJI Surya Kant calls for public trust, prioritizes case pendency, and judicial efficiency.