The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions that the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not misused and his name be included in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- led Delhi government to withdraw all seven petitions filed by the erstwhile Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government against the Lieutenant Governor and the Centre.
A bench led by the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, deprecated the practice of filing such a plea and observed that it was nothing but a "publicity interest litigation" filed to gain "cheap publicity."
Justice Gavai, who took charge as the 52nd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India on May 14, made his first official visit to his hometown over the weekend.
Further, in his post, Patole wrote on how the matter was not just limited to the personal neglect of the CJI but affected the dignity of the Indian Constitution. He also questioned if Gavai was not given proper treatment if he was a follower of Ambedkar.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said protocol must be respected, citing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's recent remarks. Speaking at a book launch, Dhankhar called himself "a sufferer" and welcomed the judiciary's stand on the issue.
Congress leader Udit Raj criticised the absence of top officials at a felicitation event for Chief Justice B R Gavai, calling it disrespectful and demanding accountability.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) held a felicitation function on Saturday in the national capital to honour the 52nd CJI following his recent appointment.
Newly appointed Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Saturday highlighted geographical, regional, religious diversities in the country and said that the constitution has been drafted to suit these varied diversitie
Rajasthan's former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday congratulated Justice B R Gavai on being sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He expressed confidence that Justice Gavai's tenure will be highly successful and extended his best wishes for the role.
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.