Outgoing Chief Justice B R Gavai bid an emotional goodbye to the Supreme Court, saying he leaves with complete satisfaction after serving the nation to the best of his ability. He described his four-decade legal journey as deeply fulfilling and guided by constitutional values.
The Supreme Court closed contempt proceedings against IFS officer Rahul after he apologized for moving the Uttarakhand High Court despite the top court hearing the Corbett case. CJI Gavai said, “The majesty of law is not in punishing the guilty but in forgiving.”
The Supreme Court was told that large-scale stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has worsened Delhi-NCR’s air quality, violating earlier court orders. CJI B R Gavai said the bench will issue fresh directions on Wednesday.
CJI B R Gavai hailed Dr. B R Ambedkar as a “true nationalist” and credited the Constitution for keeping India united and strong despite challenges. He also clarified that the Collegium system involves both the judiciary and the government.
Bengaluru Cybercrime Police have filed a case against five users for posting derogatory remarks against CJI B R Gavai after a Delhi lawyer’s shoe-throwing incident in court. The accused face charges under BNS Section 352 for provoking breach of peace.
CJI B R Gavai said India’s legal system is guided by the “rule of law, not the rule of the bulldozer.” Delivering a lecture in Mauritius, he cited key Supreme Court verdicts shaping democracy and rights.
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Mauritius on his birth anniversary. The High Commissioner of India and senior officials also joined the celebrations, highlighting India-Mauritius ties.
CJI B.R. Gavai at Delhi Arbitration Weekend highlights ensuring a level playing field in arbitration for MSMEs as crucial to India’s global leadership in dispute resolution.
CJI B R Gavai said courts in India and Nepal act as a bridge between people’s hopes and constitutional ideals. Speaking in Kathmandu, he stressed that the judiciary must ensure justice, equality, and human dignity in practice.
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure after the Allahabad High Court adjourned a bail plea 21 times, stressing that matters of personal liberty must be decided quickly. CJI B R Gavai asked the High Court Chief Justice to ensure the bail hearing is not delayed further.
