“Courts, Colonial Shadows and the Call for Change”, My Ind Makers, September 30, 2025
“A few weeks ago, Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, set off a storm with his speech at the Nyaya Nirmaan 2025 conference. His observations about the judiciary have drawn sharp reactions, particularly from the legal fraternity.
In his remarks, Sanyal stressed the urgency of reforms, pointing out that India has only two to three decades to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat. He went on to describe the judiciary as “the single biggest hurdle” in India’s path to rapid growth, citing both structural inefficiencies and outdated practices. He also questioned the colonial hangover of addressing judges as “My Lord” or “Your Lordship” and criticised the long court vacations that stall justice for extended periods.
These comments were met with outrage. Two advocates even approached the Attorney General, seeking permission to initiate contempt proceedings against Sanyal. Several others from the legal fraternity issued strongly worded letters condemning his description of the judiciary as a barrier to national progress…….”
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