# CJI Says Judiciary Does Not Take Sides, Constitution Supreme 2026-08-13T20:25:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Chief Justice of India (CJI) has described the Constitution as the nation's "greatest power" during an interview with DD News. NDTV reports that the CJI said the judiciary's decisive role is to safeguard and strengthen the basic structure of the Constitution. He emphasised that the judiciary does not take sides, underlining its impartiality. The remarks come amid ongoing debates about judicial independence and the balance of power. The CJI's assertion reaffirms the constitutional framework that guides the courts, with the basic structure doctrine remaining a cornerstone of Indian jurisprudence. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: basic structure doctrine, Chief Justice of India, Constitution, DD News interview, judicial independence Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cji-says-judiciary-does-not-take-sides-constitution-supreme/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cji-says-judiciary-does-not-take-sides-constitution-supreme/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.