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CJI Surya Kant Discusses Equality and Law at Russia Event
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant recently spoke at a legal forum in Russia, where he discussed the concept of equality in law. He stated that the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise, conceptualized equality nine centuries before the Magna Carta. The CJI emphasized that equal access to law is fundamental to achieving true equality, asserting that "law without equality is merely organized will of the stronger party." His remarks highlighted the historical roots of legal equality and its importance in contemporary society.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 5 · Right 1 n = 6
- Centre (5): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, LiveLaw, NDTV, The Times of India
- Right (1): The Pioneer