Shimla, Oct. 11 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said justice in a democracy must be guided by fairness, wisdom and an understanding of circumstances, and not remain confined to judicial orders.
Addressing the third convocation of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Sukhu said the law must protect the rights of every citizen and ensure that even the weakest sections of society could access justice.
Referring to court rulings on public employment, he said certain decisions granting financial benefits beyond recruitment rules had placed an additional burden on the state exchequer.
Supreme Court Justice M M Sundresh urged law graduates to prepare for emerging challenges, particularly artificial intelligence, which he said would significantly influence the legal profession.
High Court Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia conferred degrees upon the graduating students.
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