Justice BR Gavai, born on November 24, 1960, became a Supreme Court judge on May 24, 2019. He authored 147 judgments, addressing issues like the validity of arbitration agreements, the abrogation of Article 370, and the constitutionality of the electoral bond scheme. Gavai is noted for his integrity and seniority in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court Today overturned immunity for bribery in the case of legislators, emphasizing that corruption undermines the Indian parliamentary democracy. The seven-judge bench’s decision clarified that MPs and MLAs are not protected from prosecution for accepting bribes, reconsidering a 1998 judgement. The scope of legislative privileges under the Constitution is also under review.
Indian Supreme Court to Re-Examine Landmark 1998 Ruling on Parliamentary Immunity in Bribery Cases: Seven-Judge Bench to Deliberate The Supreme Court of India has decided to re-examine its 1998 judgment concerning the immunity of lawmakers from prosecution for accepting bribes in exchange for speeches or votes in Parliament. The matter has been referred to a […]
