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.