The Supreme Court of Kenya commemorated its 12th anniversary with remarks from President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. Ruto praised the court as a 'faithful custodian of our Constitution' and emphasized its role in upholding human rights and democracy. During the event, Kindiki raised a query regarding the precedence of national interest over public interest, while Ruto urged the judiciary to avoid overreach. Chief Justice Chandrachud, speaking at a separate event, discussed the evolving interpretations of the Constitution and the importance of an independent judiciary. He also addressed the need for maturity in political discourse, cautioning against disparaging judges, and reaffirmed his respect for all religions.
There has to be a sense of maturity in political sphere, casting aspersion on judges is denigrating the system: CJI Chandrachud I am a person of faith and equally respect all religions: CJI Chandrachud on his statement that he prayed to god before Ayodhya verdict Separation of… https://t.co/yzKmJvlHtw
#ExpressAdda | What is the idea of justice for CJI D Y Chandrachud? CJI: The idea of justice is judging within the purview and framework of law. There are some fundamental values that must be applied and those values are given to us by the Constitution. The most important is… https://t.co/fMSrkIw3ej
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