Courts must intervene when constitutional rights are violated: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday underscored that constitutional courts must intervene when rights provided under the Constitution of India are violated..CJI Kant made the observation while speaking at the National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) Foundation Day celebrations. In his address, the CJI noted that the NHRC has decided to mark the event with a conference on water. "India itself has made astronomical efforts to expand access to drinking water, including through the provision of household tap connections in rural areas. That progress deserves commendation. But the next question must be a more demanding one: Is the water safe, reliable and available when the family needs it?" he remarked.