V. R. Krishna Iyer: The Renaissance Man of the Bench

With the values and ideals in the administration of justice, V. R. Krishna Iyer is hailed as a “Bhishma Pitamah” of the Indian judiciary. His contributions are legendary. His reformation to the Indian criminal justice system exhibits significant achievement. Justice Iyer’s commitment in the vicinity of the poor and the underprivileged greatly marks a momentous triumph. He is manifested as a human rights champion, a crusader for social justice and the environment, and a doyen of civil liberties. This article hallmarks on Justice Krishna Iyer’s indulgence towards labour issues, prison reforms, social justice, and his abiding respect for life and liberty. The paper focuses on Justice Krishna Iyer's influence on the judiciary, especially in terms of protecting the rights of the underprivileged. Ultimately, this article is dedicated in examining the judgments delivered by Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer and his approach towards the administration of social justice.