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Judicial Independence at Risk: Reflections from the US and I

Judicial Independence at Risk: Reflections from the U.S. and India

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Format: In Person
Where: New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY, 10036

Program Fee:
Free to Members and Nonlawyes | $20 Nonmember Lawyers
Nonlawyers please call Customer Relations at 212-382-6663 to register. 

Description: 
Courts across the world are under mounting strain, and concerns about their independence are intensifying.  In both the U.S. and India, executive and legislative interference, contentious judicial appointments, and structural weaknesses have posed serious challenges to judicial independence. 

Marking the 75th anniversary of the Indian Supreme Court in 2025, this event, with judges, leading scholars, practitioners, and international experts, will examine regional patterns affecting judicial independence and explore the Court’s pivotal role in upholding democracy and safeguarding the rule of law.

Introduction: 
Suchitra Vijayan, Chair, International Human Rights Committee

Opening Remarks:
Muhammad U. Faridi, President, New York City Bar Association
 
Moderator: 
Gunjan Singh, International Human Rights Attorney

Speakers:
Justice S. Muralidhar, Former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court and Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Delhi High Court
Margaret Satterthwaite, Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, United Nations
Hon. Shira Scheindlin, Retired U.S. District Judge, Southern District of New York; Member, Article III Coalition 
Samah Sisay, Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights

Sponsoring Committee:
International Human Rights, Suchitra Vijayan, Chair

Cosponsoring Committees:
Task Force on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Matthew Diller, Chair
Rule of Law Task Force, Susan Kohlmann, Chair

Cosponsoring Organization:
Center for Constitutional Rights


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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