The President of India delivered the valedictory address at the International Judicial Conference being organised by the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi.

About the Conference

• The Conference was organized by the Supreme Court of India.
• The theme of the Conference was ‘Judiciary and the Changing World’.

Important Topics of discussion at the Conference included :

1. Gender Justice,
2. Contemporary Perspectives on Protection of Constitutional Values,
3. Dynamic Interpretations of the Constitution in a Changing World,
4. Harmonization of Environment Protection vis-à-vis Sustainable Development and
5. Protection of Right to Privacy in the Internet Age

Other excerpts:

 “Just-World” Hypothesis

• The “Just World” fallacy is associated with the actions of bringing fair actions towards education, health, gender equality and other social issues.
• The Conference introduced the “Just World” concept in the Judicial System of India.
• By this it aims to take the judicial system of the country to every citizen irrespective of their gender.
• Also, it aimed to bring upon gender equality in other crucial areas where women have still not earned their recognition, especially the areas of mining and military.

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