New Delhi, July 13 -- Emphasising that the strength of the judiciary lies in the partnership between the Bench and the Bar, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Monday said the Supreme Court remains committed to ensuring accessible, affordable and expeditious justice while maintaining the highest standards in judicial appointments.

The Chief Justice was addressing a felicitation ceremony organised by the All India Senior Advocates Association at the Constitution Club of India to honour newly elevated Supreme Court judges Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli and Justice V Mohana. Recently retired Supreme Court judge Justice Pankaj Mithal was also felicitated.

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