Top judges from several countries joined the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court of India, highlighting global respect for India’s judicial system. The event marked the adoption of the Indian Constitution and strengthened international legal cooperation.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said the government will not relent until the Constitution is amended to ensure Governors act within fixed timelines on State Bills. He emphasized that Governors cannot delay or kill Bills, reaffirming the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion.
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.
CJI Gavai said achieving gender justice is not women’s responsibility alone, urging men to share power for society’s liberation while delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on the theme Justice for All: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai said that while nations like Pakistan and Bangladesh faced political instability, India has stayed united due to the strength of its Constitution. He credited the judiciary and constitutional values for keeping the nation stable for 75 years.
A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking to halt the release of The Taj Story, alleging it spreads false historical claims and threatens communal harmony. The court will hear the matter tomorrow, ahead of the film’s October 31 release.
CJI Bhushan Gavai praised the Indian Constitution for maintaining unity and stability in the country while neighbouring nations face unrest. He inaugurated the new Mandangad court building in Maharashtra, fulfilling a vision of accessible justice for all.
At the 38th LAWASIA Conference, CJI BR Gavai called on lawyers and law firms to provide fair chances and supportive conditions for graduates from marginalized communities. He stressed that promoting diversity and inclusion is key to upholding constitutional values and social justice.
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.
Ex-SC Judge Justice Katju highlights the fundamental defect in the Collegium system in his open letter to CJI B.R. Gavai, urging immediate formation of an 11-judge bench to revisit Second and Third Judges’ case verdicts.
