Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Talks About Judges Serving People, Not Being Gods

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud spoke at a conference in Kolkata about the role of judges. He said it is dangerous to think of courts as temples and judges as gods. Instead, judges should be seen as servers of the public.

Chandrachud emphasized the importance of ‘constitutional morality,’ which means judges should focus on the needs of society. He also talked about the challenges judges face today and how technology can help. For example, translating judgments into different languages can make them easier for people to understand.

He shared his personal background, mentioning he was born in Mumbai and has roots in a small village near Pune. He stressed the importance of preserving India’s diversity and how constitutional values guide their work.

Chandrachud also said that even when sentencing someone in a criminal case, judges should do so with compassion. He believes that technology can help make the judiciary more accessible to everyone.