Outgoing CJI B R Gavai expressed regret over not appointing a woman judge to the Supreme Court during his tenure. He highlighted progress in High Courts, where 16 women judges were recommended under his leadership.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta praised outgoing CJI BR Gavai for growing immensely as a judge while remaining humble and grounded as a human being. The Supreme Court bid farewell to the Chief Justice ahead of his retirement on November 23.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai shares his secular beliefs and reflections on the Constitution in his farewell speech. He emphasizes that he practices Buddhism but believes in justice, equality, and respect for all religions.
CJI B.R. Gavai said “age of the vehicle has nothing to do with the emission of pollution”, stressing that mileage matters more than age. The Supreme Court is reviewing Delhi-NCR’s 10 and 15-year vehicle ban policy amid rising air pollution concerns.
CJI B. R. Gavai cautioned that while courts must protect citizens’ rights, “judicial activism should not turn into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism.” He made the remark at a book launch in Delhi, stressing the need for balanced judicial intervention.
CJI B.R. Gavai reiterated his support for applying the creamy layer rule to Scheduled Caste reservations, saying privileged SC families should not receive the same benefits as the poorest. His remarks, made days before retirement, revive a major national debate on affirmative action.
A Hindu group in the US displayed digital billboards at Times Square after CJI B.R. Gavai’s “ask the deity itself” remark in a Vishnu idol case. The campaign seeks an apology and greater respect for Hindu sentiments.
Today, On 11th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021. The pleas argue that the law undermines judicial independence and weakens the functioning of key tribunals across India.
CJI B R Gavai urged judges and lawyers to ensure that the light of justice reaches every citizen, emphasizing that true justice means empowering even those at the margins of society through equal access to legal aid and fairness.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai said the Supreme Court respects the government’s economic policy decisions and maintains judicial restraint, intervening only when fundamental rights or constitutional provisions are violated, ensuring balance between law and economic governance.
