The Supreme Court judge, Justice Krishna Murari stated on Saturday that the Supreme Court of India is the guardian of not the Constitution but also of the concepts and values for which our forefathers fought for.
Justice Murari highlighted that the same standards are outlined in the Constitution’s preamble.
“As the guardian of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court is not only a protector of its provisions, but also of the ideals and values for which our forefathers fought… Its interpretation must adapt to changing circumstances of time and policy,” he stated.
The Supreme Court judge was giving a lecture on the evolution of the Indian Constitution at Aligarh Muslim University’s Faculty of Law.
Justice Murari discussed how the Supreme Court has used its interpretive powers to protect fundamental rights by broadening the reach of Article 21.
“Article 21 is largely responsible for the development, evolution, and protection of rights throughout judicial interpretation.”
Justice Murari also recommended law students to pursue legal careers rather than corporate positions.
He stated that the first few years of legal practise would be difficult, but eventually rewarding.
“I’d like to say that I’m inspired by the great children of mother India, those of the bar and bench. There can be no sound judgements and no legal advancement unless there is a strong bar. Begin a career in litigation; the first few years will be difficult. But if you make it through, a brilliant future awaits you where the sky is the limit. A great deal of determination and commitment would be required.”
He highlighted that with increasing demand for specialists in the legal profession, the demand in litigation was ever increasing.
“Make up your mind, work hard, and litigation will take you places you never thought possible. Finally, I’d like to mention two more values that you should instill in your personality: honesty and humility. This is my humble advice, based on 42 years of experience, that it should always follow you,” he stated.
He also encouraged pupils to develop their personality and advocacy abilities, as well as to build the habit of reading.
Justice AN Mittal of the Allahabad High Court also spoke on the occasion.
