Overview
- CJI Surya Kant, speaking in Jaipur on Saturday, proposed a National Registry and formal pacts to engage retired judges in public service beyond the bench.
- He said alternative dispute resolution—through mediation, people’s courts known as Lok Adalats, and arbitration—often serves as the only practical path to justice for many citizens.
- He outlined four roles for former judges that the system could rely on: mediators or arbitrators, legal educators, pre‑litigation counsellors, and institution builders who mentor and train others.
- He urged Memoranda of Understanding between retired‑judges’ associations, legal services authorities, and high courts so this work counts as institutional service with clear support and oversight.
- In a coordinated showcase during the visit, the Rajasthan High Court reworked its roster so 39 judges sat in Jaipur with Jodhpur cases taken up by video link, while the CJI also warned about rising cybercrime, citing fake sites in his name traced to Nigeria and about 6.6 million pending complaints nationwide.