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.
The Supreme Court cautioned activist Pardeep Sharma against making broad, unverified allegations against judges, stating it welcomes fair criticism but “not sweeping accusations.” The Court noted he had already apologised before the High Court, which accepted his apology and closed contempt proceedings.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel The Satanic Verses, citing that it effectively challenged the Delhi High Court’s order. The High Court had earlier lifted the 36-year-old import ban after finding the original Customs notification “untraceable.”
