On Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called for a uniform national judicial policy to promote predictability and coherence in judicial decisions across the Supreme Court and 25 High Courts.
Key Points:
- Need for Uniformity: Currently, multiple High Courts and Supreme Court Benches can lead to divergent decisions on similar issues, undermining legal clarity.
- Judicial Symmetry: Justice should be consistent yet sensitive to diverse languages and contexts, forming a “judicial symphony.”
- Access to Justice: Barriers such as cost, language, distance, and delay prevent marginalized sections from obtaining justice, creating inequalities.
- Judicial Infrastructure: Strengthening courts and judicial processes is necessary for effective justice delivery.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Emphasised mediation as a cost-effective, participatory, and humane method for resolving disputes.
Significance:
- Promotes coherence and predictability in the Indian judicial system.
- Enhances access to justice, particularly for marginalized communities.
- Encourages adoption of modern dispute resolution methods to reduce burden on courts.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
