Diversity, representation crucial for rectifying historical injustices, enriching court decisions: CJI, ETHRWorld

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said diversity and representation are crucial not only for rectifying historical injustices but also for enriching the decision-making capacity of courts. Speaking on the occasion of the second annual lecture series to mark the first sitting of the Supreme Court on January 28, 1950, CJI Chandrachud welcomed International Court of Justice Judge Hilary Charlesworth as a chief guest of the programme. “It is important to emphasise that diversity and representation is crucial not only for rectifying historical injustices but also for enriching the decision-making capacity of courts. The evolving representation of nation-states before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has notably challenged its historically monocultural and Eurocentric outlook,” he said.

“Likewise, integrating gender diversity within the courts would substantially broaden the spectrum of perspectives, leading to more comprehensive and equitable decisions,” he said.

Emphasising that the apex court has made strides in making its provisions gender inclusive, CJI Chandrachud said, “The Supreme Court released a sensitization module for the judiciary on the LGBTQIA+ community, which seeks to sensitise members of the…