Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Sunday underscored that complacency is a luxury the judiciary cannot afford even as he acknowledged the ongoing challenge of case pendency and emphasised that the judiciary’s effectiveness and independence are closely tied to ensuring proper working conditions and financial security for judges. CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud with President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday. (Photo from X) Drawing attention to the judiciary’s role in meeting the aspirations of citizens under the Constitution, the CJI stressed: “I firmly believe that our actions must give others a reason to judge us favorably. But our intention and capability must incentivise us to excel higher and higher. In an institution as integral to the life of a nation as the judiciary – complacency is not an option.” In his address at the valedictory function of the National Conference on the District Judiciary, the CJI acknowledged that while there has been significant progress in modernising the judiciary and improving its infrastructure, pendency remains a formidable challenge. With the national average disposal rate standing …