Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. File.
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday (November 29, 2025) said that judges need recreational activities to recharge themselves as they have long working hours and the nature of their work is very stressful.
Speaking to the media at the opening ceremony of the All India Judges Badminton Championship, the CJI said that judges should participate in recreational activities that suit their age.
“The working hours of judges are long and the nature of (their) work is very stressful. Sitting hours are long. All judges should participate in a recreational activity and make it a habit. Recreation is needed to recharge them.
“High Court judges are participating in this event in large numbers. It shows that they are conscious about their health and well-being,” Chief Justice Kant said.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Supreme Court judges were present at the ceremony.
The two-day championship is being held at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi.
The closing ceremony and prize distribution will be presided over by former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai along with Justice Vikram Nath on Sunday (November 30, 2025).
The sporting event is being organised by former international badminton player Abantika Deka.
Published – November 29, 2025 03:10 pm IST
