Justice Surya Kant (File photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court judge Surya Kant on Sunday said a nation growing "economically, politically, in the rule of law and in good governance " requires not only the "military in dress" but also a "civilian army" of experts to diligently and intelligently look after its interests both within and outside Addressing the valedictory session of the international moot court competition at Rashtriya Raksha University, Justice Kant said law field does not demand perfection for perseverance, curiosity and commitment to the ideals of fairness and equity. "A nation growing economically, politically, democratically, in rule of law, in good governance, requires not only the military in dress but a lot of military elements in civilian dress also," Justice Surya Kant said. "Whether you are a law graduate, an expert in criminal law or international law , whether you are a professor or a scientist or an engineer, or holding any other responsible position, you become part of that civilian army which very carefully, intelligently, very diligently looks after the interests of the nation both within and outside," he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
Justice Surya Kant said students in the moot court get the unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in complex areas of law in a competitive setting as they deal with hypothetical cases concerning matters relating to international law, global security, cyber terrorism and national security . "The eleme.
