Chief Justice of India Surya Kant delivered the 8th Memorial Lecture of Rashtrakavi Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, where he highlighted the ongoing challenges of social justice in India. He noted that despite the constitutional safeguards, discrimination based on caste, class, and identity continues to thrive. CJI Kant urged society to embrace change, stating that true justice can only be realized when individuals reflect on their values of equality and respect. He emphasized the need for social, economic, and political equality, aligning with the ideals enshrined in the Constitution's Preamble. Drawing from Dinkar's poem 'Rashmirathi,' he critiqued a society that judges individuals based on their lineage rather than merit. The CJI underscored the role of courts in justice but stressed that the responsibility lies with society to foster a culture of equality. He concluded by invoking the notion that a national consciousness must be awakened to respect and uphold the dignity of every individual, reflecting on the foundational values that shaped India post-Independence.