Join us as we mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian Supreme Court with an in-depth conversation on judicial independence and democracy in India and the United States.
In both countries, challenges such as executive and legislative interference, contentious judicial appointments, and structural pressures have tested the strength of independent courts.
This special program brings together judges, leading scholars, practitioners, and international experts to explore how the Indian Supreme Court has shaped and continues to safeguard the rule of law.
Be part of this timely discussion on the resilience of democratic institutions and the urgent need to protect judicial integrity.
Suchitra Vijayan, Chair, International Human Rights Committee
Opening Remarks:
Muhammad U. Faridi, President, New York City Bar Association
Moderator:
Gunjan Singh, International Human Rights Attorney
Speakers:
Justice S. Muralidhar, Chair, Former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court and Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Delhi High Court
Margaret Satterthwaite, Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, United Nations
Hon. Shira Scheindlin, Retired U.S. District Judge, Southern District of New York; Member, Article III Coalition
Samah Sisay, Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights
International Human Rights, Suchitra Vijayan, Chair
Co-Sponsoring Committees:
Task Force on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Matthew Diller, Chair
Rule of Law Task Force, Susan Kohlmann, Chair
Center for Constitutional Rights
