Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, centre, inaugurating a one-day conference on ‘Retirement Bench: Role of Retired Judges in Promoting ADR and Law Awareness for Common Masses’ at the Constitution Club, in Jaipur, Saturday, April 25, 2026. | Photo credit: PTI
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday (April 25, 2026) called for a structured national framework to harness the expertise of retired judges in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), saying their continued involvement should be seen as an institutional service with accountability and support.
The CJI said that the experience of former judges is a valuable national resource which should not remain untapped after retirement.
Published – 26 Apr 2026 11:19 IST
