He goes on to lay down the three broad duties of a judge – to uphold the Constitution and the law in a substantive democracy as against maintaining a formal democracy (government of majority rule); bridging the gap between the law and society; and the duty of a judge to deliver speedy justice in the face of burgeoning complexities that are inevitable in the era of globalisation.
The author succinctly mentions the role of lawyers in being crucial agents in the process of administration of justice and underscores the importance of lawyers discharging their duties without fear or favour. He also highlights the importance of lawyers being “more than skilled legal technicians”, the need for them to be “legal architects, engineers, builders, and from time to time, inventors as well”, and their role as peacemakers as against promoters of conflict.
Source: Barandbench
