False Narratives, Misconceptions About Judges Must Be Refuted: Chief Justice

The Chief Justice of India said the most obvious sacrifice to become a judge is monetary but one must be moved by the spirit of public duty to take such a decision.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana today said that false narratives and misconceptions created in minds of the people that judges supposedly lead an easy life need to be refuted by educating the public about the work put in by them with limited resources. The CJI said the most obvious sacrifice to become a judge is monetary but one must be moved by the spirit of public duty to take such a decision. Justice Ramana, who was speaking at a farewell function of Justice RF Nariman organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), said that it is important for judges to stay in touch with society and not be completely secluded. However, he said the undeniable fact is that "our engagement with society undergoes a drastic change when we become a judge".