Can sit in court till midnight to ensure justice for poor litigants: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that ensuring justice for poor litigants is his top priority and he can sit till midnight in the court for them.
The observations were made by the CJI, who was sitting alongside Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while dismissing a plea filed by a person named Tilak Singh Dangi against the Centre and others.
"No luxury litigation in my court," the CJI said, adding that such cases are pursued by wealthy litigants.
"Let me tell you this... I am here for the smallest... poorest litigant in the last row. If needed, I will sit here till midnight for them," he said listing out his top priority.
On November 24, Justice Kant, coming from a middle-class family in Haryana's Hisar district , took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India and will remain in the post for nearly 15 months.
He will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
