The Supreme Court slammed Uttarakhand for appointing IFS officer Rahul as Rajaji Tiger Reserve Director despite orders. CJI Gavai directed a 3-month enquiry and asked the Centre to decide on PC Act sanction in 1 month.
The Supreme Court Bench led by CJI Gavai highlighted the need for discipline in arguments, cautioning against rushed submissions. Justice Narasimha advised younger lawyers to return to the “old-school” habit of reading judgments completely.
CJI Gavai says, “We are proud of our Constitution, see what is happening in neighbouring countries,” highlighting India’s stability amid protests and unrest in Nepal and Bangladesh.
CJI BR Gavai emphasized that dignity cannot exist without privacy, linking it with life, liberty, and freedom as core constitutional values ensuring autonomy and human rights protection.
As we step into September, it’s essential to reflect on the most impactful judicial pronouncements of August 2025 of the Supreme Court. This monthly recap below lists a series of significant rulings that have shaped legal discourse across various domains.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 25) said that the Jammu and Kashmir statehood case will be heard on October 10. The request for an urgent hearing was declined by CJI Gavai-led bench.
CJI B R Gavai stressed that Article 14 envisions unequal treatment for unequals, highlighting the need for creamy layer principle within SC/ST reservations. He said children of top officials cannot be equated with those from marginalized labour backgrounds.
CJI B R Gavai said he faced criticism from his own community for his ruling allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes, but stressed he writes judgments by law and conscience. He also defended excluding the creamy layer and spoke on due process in demolition cases.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasised that true success in professional life comes from determination, hard work, dedication, and commitment, not just exam scores, while addressing the golden jubilee of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law in Goa.
CJI BR Gavai remarked on ex-HC judge Sureshwar Thakur, noting the Supreme Court quashed his every judgment and added, “Fortunately, he has retired,” highlighting concerns on judicial clarity.
