CJI Suryakant Questions Judicial Overreach in Policy Matters

• CJI Suryakant expressed concern over judicial intervention in government policies, stating not every policy needs scrutiny.
• The Supreme Court heard a PIL challenging limited liability for private nuclear companies, with Prashant Bhushan representing the petitioner.
• CJI Suryakant emphasized creating an investor-friendly environment, warning against long litigations making projects unviable.
• The court highlighted the necessity of nuclear energy for national development and the government's right to determine energy policy.
• The court asked for details on international civil nuclear liability laws (US, Europe, Japan) to ensure alignment with global standards.