Quality of legal system crucial in making India USD 10-trillion economy, says CJI
Indian Express·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that a strong legal system is crucial for India to achieve a USD 10-trillion economy. Speaking at the National Rule of Law Convention 2026, CJI Kant emphasized that long-term investors require honest, consistent, and predictable legal systems. He noted that modern commerce demands updated legal frameworks beyond contract enforcement and property registration. The CJI highlighted technology's importance in justice delivery while maintaining human judgment centrally.
Key Entities
Chief Justice Surya KantIndiaUSD 10-trillion economyNational Rule of Law Convention 2026Bar Association of Indialegal system reformcommercial law