Former CJI BR Gavai Firmly Rejects Claims of Government Interference in Indian Judiciary

Nov 27, 2025 01:41 pm CST

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has definitively dismissed allegations of government interference in judicial operations during an exclusive IANS interview. Explaining the collegium system's independence and referencing the protective framework of the basic structure doctrine, Gavai emphasized that judges must decide cases based solely on legal principles, not public opinion or political pressure. His statements directly counter recurring claims from opposition leaders about executive influence over the judiciary.