- Guiding Principles of Justice: President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that the judiciary should be guided by principles of equal justice and the need to discard outdated colonial practices.
- Supreme Court’s Role: While releasing three publications of the Supreme Court, including Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India, Ms. Murmu highlighted the court’s critical role as the “conscience-keeper” of Independent India.
- Indian Ethos in Jurisprudence: The President praised the Supreme Court’s development of jurisprudence rooted in India’s cultural and social realities, reflecting the nation’s ethos.
- Historical Injustices and Social Revolution: Recalling historical injustices like the Ilbert Bill controversy and the Rowlatt Act, Ms. Murmu mentioned how these experiences influenced the Constituent Assembly’s vision of an equitable judicial system.
- Focus on Legal Aid and Undertrial Prisoners: She addressed the judiciary’s responsibility towards undertrial prisoners and the importance of legal aid clinics, noting the newly released report on the prison system and its focus on reducing undertrial numbers.
- Legacy of 75 Years: The publication Justice for the Nation captures pivotal moments in the Supreme Court’s 75-year journey, celebrating its transformative role in upholding justice and equality.
The event was attended by prominent figures, including Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, reflecting the judiciary’s commitment to these ideals.