CJI BR Gavai shared how India’s Constitution turned his life from exclusion to equality. Speaking in Vietnam, he urged the legal community to make diversity and inclusion a living reality, not just an idea.
MP Gurumoorthy has urged swift action against police brutality towards marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted serious incidents of violence against Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes, particularly a case involving custodial torture. Gurumoorthy called for independent investigations and accountability from authorities to protect constitutional rights.
Today, On 14th April, In his Ambedkar Jayanti speech in Hisar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for opposing the amended Waqf law, accusing them of “appeasing fundamentalists” and misusing the Constitution for vote-bank politics. He emphasized that the new law would end land “loot” and benefit poor Muslims.
Between 2018 and 2022, a total of 540 judges were appointed to various High Courts across India, according to the Law Ministry. Data reveals that 80% of these appointees belonged to upper castes. This highlights a significant caste imbalance in judicial appointments during the period. The figures have sparked discussions on diversity and representation in the judiciary.