CJI B R Gavai urged students to stay connected to their roots and culture, saying true success lies in serving society. He called delivering socio-economic justice a greater achievement than earning wealth.
Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi, focusing on women’s safety, rural banking, and healthcare. Key discussions include improving investigations of sexual offences, enhancing financial services in rural areas, and addressing regional issues. The meeting emphasizes cooperative federalism for national development.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai urged Indian students in the UK to return home after their studies and contribute to nation-building. Speaking at Oxford, he emphasized India’s need for its bright youth to play a vital role in shaping the future. His appeal reflects the government’s “Viksit Bharat” vision.
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
New Delhi, March 18: The West Bengal government has told the Supreme Court that the state’s commission for backward classes is re-evaluating the issue of backwardness. This process is expected to be completed within three months. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih heard the matter.
Bengaluru: Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Indira Banerjee, emphasized the urgent need for a complete shift in mindset to enable more women to rise to higher positions in the judiciary. She shared her insights during a fireside chat on Saturday with Jayna Kothari, Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR).
Chennai: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramaswami, who was the first judge in independent India to face removal proceedings, passed away on Saturday at his home in Chennai due to cardiac arrest. He was 96 years old. Justice Ramaswami is survived by three daughters and two sons. One of his sons is an advocate.
The reservation system in India is a crucial policy designed to provide historically marginalized communities with equitable access to education, employment, and political representation. Communities such as Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) have long faced discrimination and social exclusion. The reservation policy was introduced as a corrective measure to counteract these historical injustices and promote social inclusivity.
