Speaking to ANI after the meeting, the Chairman highlighted the benefits of the proposed reform, noting that it does not violate democracy, and urged all parties to come together to implement it.
The Supreme Court has already declined to start criminal contempt of court proceedings against 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to attack the then Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, by hurling a shoe at the CJI-led bench on October 6.
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai opened up on the shoe-throwing attempt made at him during court proceedings, saying that his reaction, to not pursue action against the lawyer, stemmed from his upbringing and personal values.
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 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
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
"Every act or failure to act that has financial implications cannot be painted with the same brush," he said, urging lawmakers to draw clear distinctions between intentional fraud, unintentional error, and procedural lapse.
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that the Ayodhya case was decided not on the basis of faith but on evidence and legal principles.
On the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting with former CJI Sanjiv Khanna over 'One Nation One Election', BJP MP and JPC Chairperson, PP Chaudhary, on Tuesday, said that it was agreed that this bill is in line with the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court to hear plea of Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court on July 28, challenging the in-house three-judge inquiry committee's report and former CJI Sanjiv Khanna's recommendation to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.
Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court has approached the Supreme Court challenging the in-house three-judge inquiry committee's report and former CJI Sanjiv Khanna's recommendation to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.
The JPC is examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes simultaneous elections, aligning the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.