India, Nov. 9 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI)-designate Justice Surya Kant on Saturday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning their maiden World Cup title, calling it a powerful reminder of how Indian women continue to break barriers and set new benchmarks of excellence.

Speaking at the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC) in New Delhi, the judge underlined that women must have not only a seat at the table but also the space and respect to shape the very nature of debate, discourse and decision-making in public life.

"I firmly believe that solidarity yields achievements. Remember, our National Women's Cricket Team etching its name in history is a powerful reminder of how Indian women persistently break barriers and set n...