As he turns 96, former Chief Justice of India and India Legal’s guiding light, JUSTICE MN VENKATACHALIAH, reflects on a lifetime devoted to justice, compassion, and the pursuit of truth. In this rare, intimate conversation with Rajshri Rai, MD, India Legal he shares his thoughts on faith, reform, technology, and the moral compass that must steer India’s institutions.
The judge highlighted landmark cases such as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, which defined India's constitutional destiny by establishing the doctrine of basic structure.