Bengaluru, Oct. 17 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Saturday warned young lawyers against compromising professional ethics for convenience or personal advantage, urging them to remain guided by their values and uphold the Constitution even when expediency and shortcuts appear tempting.
"There will come times when compromise tempts, when expediency entices, and when others take breezy shortcuts. And it is in those moments that you must let the wisdom imparted here be your compass and stay true to the values you have imbibed in this eminent institution," he said, delivering the presidential address at the 34th annual convocation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) here.
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