Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, has highlighted the role of the legal system in perpetuating historical wrongs against marginalized social groups. In a keynote address, Chandrachud discussed various instances of injustice, such as the transatlantic slave trade, caste inequalities in India, and the oppression of indigenous communities. He emphasized that the legal system has often been used to maintain power structures and institutionalize discrimination. Chandrachud also stressed the importance of meaningful representation and the need to address structural issues of discrimination.