close
close

Emergency, Bangladesh reminds us how precious freedom is: CJI Chandrachud

NEW DELHI: Call for Emergencywhen the basic rights of citizens were suspended and people were subjected to various restrictions, and the current situation in BangladeshCJI DY Chandrachud said on Thursday that people who Freedom And Freedom Those who take freedom for granted should study the stories of the past to know how valuable it is.
The CJI emphasised the role of lawyers and judges as part of the judicial system in protecting the freedom and independence of citizens.
“What is happening in Bangladesh today is a clear reminder of how precious freedom is to us. Many of the young lawyers who are here today, or most of them, belong to the post-independence generation and I myself belong to that generation. But many of you belong to the post-emergency generation, so it is very easy to take freedom for granted, it is easy to take freedom for granted. But it is important that we look at the stories of the past to remind ourselves how precious freedom is,” he said.
“I have been a judge for 24 years and I can say with confidence that the work of the courts reflects the struggle of ordinary Indians battling through the storms of their daily lives. The Supreme Court sees hordes of litigants seeking justice. The legal community enables the court to deliver justice to these citizens to a considerable extent,” the Chief Justice said.