Chief Justice BR Gavai: Supreme Court Has Addressed Creamy Layer Issue in Reservation System, Now Government Must Act

Nov 23, 2025 07:11 pm CST

Chief Justice BR Gavai, on his final day before retirement, addressed the Supreme Court's stance on the creamy layer issue in caste-based reservations, stating that the judiciary has completed its role while emphasizing the need for government implementation. The second Dalit to serve as India's top judge also discussed judicial appointments, independence of the judiciary, and declined any post-retirement positions.