Thu Dec 11 09:17:50 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, ceremonially welcomed his Sri Lankan counterpart, Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, to the Supreme Court of India. Justice Surasena, accompanied by a delegation of nine Sri Lankan judges, shared the bench with CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during a special session. Both CJIs emphasized the strong cultural and historical ties between the two nations, dating back over 2,500 years. The delegation’s visit included participation in Constitution Day celebrations, a visit to the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal, and a planned visit to the Delhi High Court.

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Indian Supreme Court Welcomes Sri Lankan Chief Justice, Celebrates Deep Bilateral Ties

NEW DELHI – Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant extended a formal welcome to Sri Lankan Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena at the Supreme Court on Thursday, December 11, 2025, marking an official visit that highlighted the enduring relationship between the two nations.

Justice Surasena, who assumed office in Sri Lanka in July, was accompanied by a delegation of nine judges from the Sri Lankan Supreme Court. The Sri Lankan delegation shared the bench with CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during a special court session.

“Our countries have close emotional bonds in terms of culture and sentiments,” CJI Kant stated, underscoring the significance of the visit.

Justice Surasena reciprocated the warm welcome, emphasizing the long-standing bond between India and Sri Lanka. “India is our closest neighbor, the bond between the two countries was persistent from the time of rulers, kings,” he said, noting historical connections dating back over 2,500 years, including references in ancient Indian epics.

The visit also included the Sri Lankan delegation’s participation in the Supreme Court Bar Association’s Constitution Day celebrations on November 26 and a three-day stay at the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal. A visit to the Delhi High Court is scheduled for December 13.

Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also offered greetings, emphasizing the shared spiritual and cultural heritage of India and Sri Lanka. The event highlighted the strong diplomatic and judicial ties between the two South Asian nations.

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