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Justice Must Go Beyond Court Orders And Be Guided By Fairness: Sukhu
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News18•11-10-2026, 18:30
Justice Must Go Beyond Court Orders And Be Guided By Fairness: Sukhu
- •Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that justice in a democracy must be guided by fairness, wisdom, and an understanding of circumstances rather than being confined to judicial orders.
- •Speaking at the third convocation of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Sukhu emphasized that the true significance of law lies in ensuring hope and security for the weakest sections of society.
- •Sukhu noted that while the state government is committed to strengthening the judicial system, certain court decisions regarding employee benefits and public funds create additional burdens on the state exchequer.
- •Supreme Court judge Justice M M Sundresh addressed the graduates, calling them social engineers and architects, and urged them to embrace new technologies like artificial intelligence.
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that justice in a democracy must not be confined to judicial orders alone, but should also be guided by fairness, wisdom, and a proper understanding of circumstances to ensure the weakest sections have hope.
Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Tripura High Court Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao, and former Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice Trilok Singh Chauhan were conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa).
Supreme Court judge Justice M M Sundresh urged graduating law students to develop expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), noting that it will significantly influence society and heavily impact the legal profession.
