Judicial Independence Upheld: Former Chief Justice BR Gavai Explains How Indian Judges Follow Only the Constitution

Nov 26, 2025 02:35 am CST

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai speaks candidly to NDTV about judicial independence, explaining how judges make decisions based solely on constitutional principles rather than political considerations. Despite public misconceptions, Justice Gavai emphasizes that rulings for or against the government reflect case merits, not bias, highlighting the judiciary's commitment to impartiality in all matters including political cases.