The CJI said- The government cannot become judge, jury and executioner at the same time. Bulldozer rule violates Article 21 of the Constitution (right to protection of life and personal liberty).
Mauritius President Dharambir Gokhul, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgulam and Chief Justice Rehana Mangli Gulbul were also present during the lecture.
The CJI also mentioned decisions like abolishing triple talaq, repealing adultery law, electoral bond scheme and recognising privacy as a fundamental right.
Gavai said that all these decisions showed that the court made the rule of law a solid principle, which led to the elimination of arbitrary and unjust laws.
CJI Gavai said that the Rule of Law in India is not just a set of rules, but it is a moral and social framework that ensures equality, dignity and good governance.
Citing the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, he said that their vision shows that in a democracy, the rule of law leads society towards justice and accountability.
September 24
On September 24, CJI Gavai had said that he felt extremely satisfied issuing orders against bulldozer action. This decision also had a humanitarian aspect.
A family cannot be harassed just because one member of that family is a criminal.
Gavai said- Justice KV Viswanathan was also with me on the bench. Although most of the credit has been given to me, I also want to say that Justice Viswanathan should also get credit for writing this judgment.
The Supreme Court delivered a judgment on bulldozer action in November 2024. The court said that officers cannot become judges. They should not decide who is guilty.
The bench had also said that if construction is demolished without 15 days notice, it will have to be rebuilt at the officer's expense. The court had also given 15 guidelines.
CJI Gavai's Last 4 Big Statements
September 16: Go, Ask God to Do Something
On September 16, regarding changing the idol of Lord Vishnu in Khajuraho's Vaman (Javari) temple, CJI told the petitioner,
Go and ask God to do it himself. You say you are a devoted devotee of Lord Vishnu, go and pray to him
However, 2 days later on September 18, he clarified his statement and said that my comment was misrepresented on social media.
August 23: Exam marks and rank do not determine success
CJI BR Gavai said on August 23 that marks and rank in exams do not determine how successful a student will be. Success comes from hard work, dedication and commitment. ,
Justice Gavai said, it is necessary to strengthen legal education in the country and this reform should not be limited to National Law Universities (NLU) only.
August 9: Will vacate government accommodation on time
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said on Thursday - It is difficult to find a suitable house before retirement in November, but I will vacate my government accommodation within the stipulated timeline under the rules. CJI Gavai said this at the farewell ceremony of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia.
June 12: Court activism necessary for protection of rights
CJI BR Gavai said on June 12 that judicial activism is necessary to maintain the constitution and citizens' rights. It will continue, but it cannot be turned into judicial terrorism.
CJI said that all three organs of Indian democracy such as legislature, executive and judiciary have been given their limits
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