Chief Justice of India S H Kapadia today said the entire judicial system cannot be brought to disrepute because of few erring judges. The CJI said anybody coming out with allegations against any member of the judiciary should keep in mind that they have solid material to back it instead of painting everyone with the same brush. The CJI said that only 8,710 ready cases are pending in the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Kapadia stressed the need for uplifting the integrity, excellence and competence of the judiciary, saying this would enable them to maintain the confidence and trust of the people.

He said judicial independence is the most important aspect of the rule of the law and for that public confidence and public trust are needed.

The CJI said awareness of rights have gone up and the nature of litigations particularly the PILs have undergone complete change which required a careful handling as the consequences of the judicial orders have far reaching consequences.

Talking to reporters on the side lines of the function Law Minister Salman Khurshid said that government is working to accelerate the judicial appointment system in the country.