“I recently heard a story that left me heartbroken. I was told that a young student who began their internship at a law office was asked by their supervisor which caste they belonged to. Upon hearing the answer, they were told not to return to the office. I was filled with despair when I heard of this incident,” said Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud while addressing the graduating students at the 31st convocation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, on Saturday.
He continued, “As lawyers, we are keenly aware of society and its injustices. Our duty to practice and uphold constitutional values at every point in our lives is therefore greater than that of a common citizen. Yet, this incident shows some lawyers are violating the law, leave aside upholding constitutional values.”
