SC not always correct, but its word final: CJI

The Supreme Court need not always be correct. In the midst of a raging debate on the judiciary?s role, this remark comes from the Chief Justice himself.

The Supreme Court need not always be correct. In the midst of a raging debate on the judiciary’s role, this remark comes from the Chief Justice himself.

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Observing that no institution was infallible, Chief Justice of India Y.K. Sabharwal on Monday said, "The Supreme Court's decision is final — not necessarily because it is right. Every human being, every institution has limitations. No institution is infallible. But since we are final, we are called Supreme." He was replying to a schoolchild's question during a function. The CJI and 21 judges interacted with about 50 school children on the court premises. satya.prakash@hindustantimes.com