In a wide-ranging interview to ANI, former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai strongly defended the independence and integrity of the judiciary, responding to recent attacks and allegations made by sections of the Opposition and civil society.
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who demitted office on November 23, has said that he never faced pressure from executive or political leaders and that the Collegium system of appointment of judges is transparent, and allegations that it is opaque are not well-founded.
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has sharply criticised the use of bulldozers by State authorities to demolish the homes of individuals merely accused of crimes, calling it an alarming example of the executive acting like a court and inflicting collective punishment without due proc
The Supreme Court has sought the Election Commission's response on a plea filed by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) founder Vaiko, challenging the decision to undertake the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu.
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Monday left his official Mercedes-Benz car for his successor Justice Surya Kant, who took oath as the next CJI at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday
BJP leader Amit Malviya on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not attending the oath-taking ceremony of the 53rd Chief Justice of india (CJI), Justice Surya Kant.
The BJP leader asserted that Rahul Gandhi is a repeat offender in disrespecting democratic traditions, and that this is not the first time he has skipped important ceremonies.
Justice Kant also described mediation, an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, as "a game changer" capable of providing faster, off-court settlements to litigants.
While addressing his farewell ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Advocates-On-Record Association (SCAORA) at the Apex court, CJI Gavai on Thursday also called for ensuring that the Supreme Court Bar Association, and SCAORA are also taken on board regarding any issues of the bar.