Attorney General R. Venkataramani urged the creation of a national mediation movement, stressing that “mediation is not just a process; it is a powerful tool for national development and justice,” calling on law schools and legal professionals to promote dialogue over conflict.
The Supreme Court, quoting Shakespeare’s famous line “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” criticised investigating agencies for summoning advocates in criminal cases, warning that such actions could infringe upon their fundamental rights and undermine the independence of the legal profession.
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, remembering their values of justice, humility, and service. He highlighted their lasting legacy as a guiding force for India’s democracy.
CJI B R Gavai said courts in India and Nepal act as a bridge between people’s hopes and constitutional ideals. Speaking in Kathmandu, he stressed that the judiciary must ensure justice, equality, and human dignity in practice.
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said the judiciary has emphasised human dignity as the soul of the Constitution, stressing that courts have always treated dignity as a substantive right, central to justice, liberty, and equality for all.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud said judges heal society not only through rulings but also by listening patiently. Speaking at Meghalaya High Court’s Independence Day event, he stressed freedom, diversity, and youth empowerment.
CJI BR Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court cannot dictate High Court collegiums, stressing both are equal constitutional courts. He urged lawyers and judges to treat every case, no matter how small, as vital to justice and democracy.
The Supreme Court transferred the 2021 murder case of Telangana lawyers Gattu Vaman Rao and P V Nagamani to the CBI, stressing the need for a deeper probe after their allegations of police harassment and custodial death.
Today, On 11th August, The Supreme Court criticised the growing “trend among lawyers to critique judges of HC and trial courts,” noting that in political cases, there is often an assumption that justice cannot be delivered in the High Court.
CJI B.R. Gavai stressed that justice must reach people’s doorsteps, not remain in halls of power, urging decentralisation and swift, affordable access to justice for all citizens.
