CJI BR Gavai’s tenure boosted judicial diversity with 11 judges from Backward Classes and 10 from Scheduled Castes appointed to High Courts. His leadership marked one of the strongest pushes for inclusive representation in India’s judiciary.
The Supreme Court of India has laid down comprehensive guidelines for handling protection petitions filed by couples, prioritizing right to dignity and fundamental rights. The directives emphasize the need to safeguard the dignity of intimate partners, including LGBTQ+ individuals, without moral biases. This decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, sets a progressive precedent in protecting individual liberties.
