New Delhi, May 6 (IANS). Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, stressing that social justice must remain the cornerstone of a humane and just society, on Wednesday cautioned that the rapidly growing use of Artificial Intelligence is displaying an inherent bias against the poor.
Speaking at the eighth Dinkar Memorial Lecture on ‘Rashmirathi: The Epic of Social Justice’ organized by ‘Respect India’, the CJI said that the ideals of equality and human dignity had found powerful expression in the writings of Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ even before its inclusion in the Constitution.
Taking a lesson from Dinkar’s epic ‘Rashmirathi’, the CJI said that equality, dignity and social harmony are essential in a democracy. Merely making laws is not enough unless every person is treated with dignity and respect.
Expressing concern over the prevailing inequalities in the society, he said that even after seven decades, the inequalities highlighted in Dinkar’s works remain equally relevant even today.
The CJI further said that the ideals of social justice and its practice form the foundation of a just social order. He warned that emerging technologies, including AI-based systems, risk deepening social exclusion if not guided by constitutional values and human sensitivity.
He said that literature and constitutional morality together provide a permanent framework for maintaining equality and social harmony in the society.
On the occasion, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari was honored with ‘Dinkar Sanskriti Samman 2026’ in recognition of his contribution in promoting the poet’s legacy.
He said that Dinkar ji’s poems inspire us even today and show the power of our cultural heritage.
This memorial lecture was attended by people from judiciary, academia and public life.
President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and former Additional Solicitor General Vikas Singh, in his address, said that Dinkar’s writings reflect the basic principles of justice, which are deeply rooted in the civilizational consciousness of India. The platform connects literary ideas with contemporary legal and social discourse.
Manish Kumar Choudhary, Founder and General Secretary of ‘Respect India’, said that this memorial lecture is a tribute to Dinkar’s enduring legacy and thoughts, which continue to inspire generations even today. We want this platform to bring together culture, ideas and social responsibility.
–IANS
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