judicial activism
Former CJI BR Gavai Reflects on Shoe-Throwing Incident and Defends Judiciary's Transparency
Nov 27, 2025 12:08 am CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai discusses his measured response to a courtroom shoe-throwing incident, defends the transparency of the Supreme Court collegium system, and addresses key issues facing India's judiciary including judge shortages and the boundaries of judicial activism.
Chief Justice Warns Against Judicial Activism Becoming "Judicial Terrorism" in Constitutional Democracy
Nov 18, 2025 09:05 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai cautions that while judicial activism remains essential when legislative or executive branches fail to protect citizens' rights, it must never cross into "judicial adventurism or terrorism." Speaking at a book release event in New Delhi, he emphasized the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries in judicial intervention while praising India's 75-year history of pragmatic cooperation between government branches.