India's Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that the quality of the legal system will play a crucial role in achieving a $10 trillion economy. He made these remarks at the 'National Rule of Law Convention 2026'. He emphasized strengthening the rule of law and building investor trust.
India's Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant said on Saturday that a $10 trillion Bharat will not be built by capital or policy alone, but in no small part by the quality of the legal system upholding the rule of law.
Speaking on 'Legal Reform Roadmap to a $10 Trillion Bharat' at the 'National Rule of Law Convention 2026' organised by the Bar Association of India in the capital, CJI Kant stated: "A 10-trillion-dollar Bharat will not be built by capital or policy alone. It will be built, in no small part, by the quality of the legal system that upholds the rule of law and the promises on which all of that depends."
He noted that legal foundations over the last three decades were shaped for a simpler economic era, but 1990s liberalisation spurred growth and expanded the middle class. Achieving a $10 trillion economy requires patient, long-term capital reliant on institutional reliability, from pension funds to global manufacturers.
Investors seek an honest, consistent and predictable legal system, he said, adding that commercial laws have served well but must evolve to protect the full lifecycle of relationships. CJI Kant advocated treating technology as core infrastructure, including digital case management, AI-assisted research and electronic postings, while keeping human judgment central.
He highlighted the bar's role, stressing continued collaboration between bar and bench in commercial jurisprudence.
