Tag: BR Gavai
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Judicial Independence Reemphasized: A presidenta? No, Chief Justice BR Gavai Says Courts Can Rule Against the Government When Needed
Introduction: Reaffirming Judicial Independence Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud? No—BR Gavai? Yes—the current chief’s remarks spotlight a fundamental principle of democracy: the judiciary must act independently, guided by the facts and law, not by a presumption of opposing the government in every case. In recent discussions with journalists at his residence, Chief…
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CJ Gavai: Judges Can Be Independent Without Always Checking Government Power
Judiciary’s Independence Isn’t Defined by Opposition to the Government In a recent interaction at his residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai emphasized a crucial facet of judicial independence: a judge’s decision must be grounded in the evidence and papers before the court, rather than an assumed stance against the government. The remarks, widely…
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CJ Gavai: Judges Should Rule on Evidence, Not Preconceived Notions About Government
Judicial Independence Reaffirmed: Gavai’s Perspective In a recent exchange with journalists at his residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and colleagues highlighted an essential tenet of the judiciary: independence does not equate to a perpetual tendency to rule against the government. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai underscored that the decision-making process…