Chief Justice Gavai
Chief Justice Gavai Defends SC/ST Sub-Classification: "True Equality Recognizes Socioeconomic Disparities Within Reserved Categories"
Nov 22, 2025 02:04 am CST
Outgoing Chief Justice of India BR Gavai defended his landmark judgment on sub-classification in SC/ST reservations during his farewell address, emphasizing that true equality requires recognizing socioeconomic disparities even within reserved categories. The second Dalit Chief Justice explained why the son of a chief secretary and the son of an agricultural laborer cannot reasonably compete on equal terms, reinforcing the constitutional vision of substantive equality articulated by Dr. Ambedkar.
Supreme Court Confronts Centre Over Delays in Tribunal Reforms Case Amid CJI's Approaching Retirement
Nov 07, 2025 10:21 am CST
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's repeated requests to adjourn hearings on the constitutional validity of the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. Chief Justice Gavai, who retires on November 23, questioned whether the government intended to delay resolution until after his retirement, noting that the Act contains provisions nearly identical to those previously struck down by the Court for undermining judicial independence.
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.
Man Throws Slippers at Ahmedabad Judge After Case Dismissal: Security Concerns Echo Supreme Court Incident
Oct 15, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A man hurled slippers at an Ahmedabad Sessions Court judge after his appeal was dismissed, mirroring a similar incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai just one week earlier. The attack has prompted renewed calls for enhanced judicial security measures across Gujarat courts, as the Gujarat Judicial Services Association condemned such actions as undermining the independence and dignity of the judiciary.
Chief Justice Gavai Addresses Rs 6.85 Lakh Crore Case Backlog at ITAT: Calls for Comprehensive Judicial Reforms
Oct 09, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has highlighted the critical issue of case backlogs in India's judicial system, revealing that disputes worth Rs 6.85 lakh crore remain pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. While commending ITAT for reducing pending cases from 85,000 to 24,000 over five years, Justice Gavai called for comprehensive reforms addressing appointments, technology, and case management to strengthen the tribunal's efficiency and credibility.
Punjab Police File Multiple FIRs Against Social Media Posts Targeting CJI Gavai Over Caste-Based Vilification
Oct 09, 2025 06:59 am CST
Punjab Police have registered multiple FIRs across several districts following the discovery of over 100 social media handles sharing hateful content targeting Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai. The offensive posts contained casteist expressions and were deemed attempts to undermine judicial institutions, with investigations continuing under the Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.