basic structure doctrine
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.
Chief Justice Gavai: Courts as Moral Conscience of Constitution Protecting Democracy and Fundamental Rights
Oct 24, 2025 01:14 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivers a powerful lecture in Bhutan emphasizing the judiciary's role as the moral conscience of the Constitution, highlighting how courts safeguard democracy, protect fundamental rights, and ensure power accountability while exploring constitutional connections between India and Bhutan.
Chief Justice of India Declares Legal System Governed by Rule of Law, Not Bulldozer Justice
Oct 04, 2025 08:48 pm CST
In his Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture in Mauritius, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai emphasized that India's legal system operates under the rule of law rather than "bulldozer justice." Referencing landmark Supreme Court judgments, Gavai explained how the rule of law has evolved beyond legal texts to become an ethical framework protecting equality, human dignity, and democratic accountability across all branches of governance.
Opinion | How The Bill To Sack Jailed Ministers Turns Justice Into Performance Art
Sep 16, 2025 04:57 pm CST
In effect, the Bill creates a special class of litigants, of our elected Ministers, whose detention, if more than 39 days, will automatically trigger disqualification - inevitably guaranteeing that such cases will be treated as urgent matters.