New Delhi, July 12 -- Supreme Court judge justice Surya Kant has flagged a "paradox" in global human rights discourse where countries with some of the most rigid immigration policies present themselves as global champions of human rights while India has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to human rights, rooted in its constitutional framework and heritage. In a pointed remark during his address in Stockholm earlier this week, justice Kant, who is set to assume the office of the Chief Justice of India later this year, said: "It is somewhat paradoxical when countries with some of the most rigid immigration policies, and a documented tendency to resort to excessive use of force, even in response to minor infractions, position themselves as the foremost champions of human rights." Delivering a speech on India's human rights framework and refugee response, Justice Kant warned that such critiques, "when unaccompanied by self-reflection, undermine the very values they claim to uphold." His comments come amid growing global tensions over refugee policies, migration control, and the balance between state sovereignty and humanitarian obligations. Justice Kant said India's approach to these challenges is shaped by both its constitutional morality and ancient traditions. He said that India remains committed to strengthening its human rights framework and crafting a humane response to the refugee crisis....