# CJI Surya Kant urges lawyers to uphold constitutional promise

2026-08-15T08:36:20+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, addressing the Supreme Court Bar Association’s Independence Day function, said the legal profession must continue the responsibility it carried during the freedom struggle. LiveLaw reported that he linked lawyers’ historical role to the constitutional duty of ensuring access to courts, rights and freedoms, especially for people without the means or voice to claim them. The CJI cited Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and other lawyers who contributed to the national movement and nation-building. He also urged young lawyers to protect justice institutions. Separately, Hindustan Times reported that Kant wished India continued progress with democracy, the rule of law, equality and constitutional principles.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/may-india-continue-to-progress-with-strength-democracy-cji-surya-kant-extends-independence-day-greeting-101786780075094.html>
- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/society/cji-surya-kant-extends-independence-day-wishes-calls-for-stronger-india-12262558>
- livelaw.in <https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/cji-surya-kant-highlights-lawyers-role-in-freedom-struggle-says-legal-fraternity-must-keep-constitutional-promise-alive-545953>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:16:02+00:00.

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