Young Lawyers Should Begin Practice in District Courts: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasised that young lawyers should begin their litigation careers in district courts, calling them the true foundation of the legal profession.

Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organised by the Bar Council of Delhi, the CJI highlighted the misconception that law graduates must directly practice in High Courts or the Supreme Court.

He stressed that district courts provide essential training, professional culture, and grassroots exposure to justice delivery.

Lamenting the branding of district courts as “lower courts,” he urged senior members of the Bar to mentor young lawyers and strengthen the justice system collectively.