Gen Z irreverence signals democratic health, says former judge
Former HC judge Justice Muralidhar says Gen Z's irreverence reflects democratic progress; urges swift judicial action on state excesses for a better 2047.
Speaking at the D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on 'My Vision of India 2047', former High Court judge Justice Muralidhar offered a striking assessment of contemporary youth: the irreverence displayed by Gen Z is a clear indicator of democratic progress.
He argued that a generation willing to question authority and challenge established norms reflects a healthy, functioning democracy. Rather than viewing such attitudes as a threat, Justice Muralidhar framed them as a positive sign of civic engagement and evolving public consciousness.
Turning to the future of the judiciary, the former judge outlined a direct link between present-day judicial conduct and the institution's strength in 2047. He asserted that the judiciary of that future era would be far better equipped to serve the nation if judges today acted decisively and swiftly on complaints concerning grave excesses by the State.
His remarks underscore a vision where institutional responsiveness and youth-led democratic vitality work in tandem to shape India's trajectory over the next quarter-century.