India will fail to achieve its ambitious goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047 if it does not fundamentally overhaul its legal and regulatory systems, Supreme Court Justice Manmohan warned gravely on Friday.WEET Cotton T-Shirt and Pyjama Set for Men,Night Wear for Men,Men's Pyjama Set 122

"Tell me, when you generate wealth for the country, how do income tax officers or GST officials treat you? They treat you like a thief. Their mindset is that if you're creating wealth, something must be wrong. That entire mindset, that system, needs to change," he observed.Also Read: Sandalwood Story: Darshan, Sudeep, Yash, Shettyʼs Gang – Who Will Be the Next Stars After Them?

He was speaking at the Nyay Nirman 2025 conclave organized by the General Council of the Bar Association of India (GCAI) on the theme of reimagining India's legal foundations for 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'. The day-long dialogue focused on drafting a legal blueprint for India's future, with ministers, judges, policymakers, and industry leaders in attendance.

"You can't have a 500-page Income Tax Act with regulations spanning five pages, full of complexities that only the cleverest can comprehend—not ordinary people. If you want to become a futuristic economy, you must reshape the system," he advised.

"You're asking judges to reinterpret laws without providing them adequate legal tools. There is an urgent need for new laws addressing data sovereignty, digital rights, and climate uncertainties related to harm," he added.