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Topic: CJI Gavai

Courts can’t be used to fight political battles—why SC slapped Rs 10 lakh fine on AIADMK MP

A 3-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai criticised the petitioner, AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam, for singling out the DMK govt though all others do the same.

SC warns against ‘political bias’ in Speakers’ inaction on defectors, urges Parliament to initiate reform

Hearing petitions for the disqualification of 3 MLAs who defected from the BRS to the Congress in Telangana after the 2023 state polls, CJI Gavai has set a 3-month time frame for the Speaker.

SC to hear plea to allow BS-VI end-of-life vehicles’ exemption from age-based ban in Delhi-NCR

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai & Justice K Vinod Chandran will on Monday examine whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have a 15-year lifespan for petrol & 10 years for diesel ones in NCR.

As CJI Gavai reiterates ‘bail is the rule’, a look at landmark ruling & the challenges it faces

CJI B.R. Gavai has called for a return to the landmark principle, calls for courts to reassert it even in stringent UAPA and PMLA cases.

‘Quiet revolution’: CJI Gavai praises Indian Constitution, says it uplifts historically oppressed

Speaking at the Oxford Union, Gavai, a Dalit-Buddhist, used his own example to assert how the Constitution is not merely a legal framework but a social and moral document.

Cash row: Bombay Lawyers Association writes to CJI, seeks impeachment of Justice Varma

The association urged CJI Gavai to sanction prosecution of Justice Yashwant Varma after cash-discovery allegations & also sought a copy of the in-house inquiry report.

Curtailing ED powers to quashing post-facto environmental clearances, Justice Oka’s indelible legacy

A Ceremonial Bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai gave Abhay S. Oka a warm farewell Friday. Saturday is his last day in office.

Not becoming judges to be popular: Justice Oka demits office, lauded as ‘tireless judge’

The Supreme Court justice gave his farewell address after holding the post for 3 years and 9 months, after serving as a judge of Bombay High Court, & Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.

SC agrees to hear Ashoka University professor’s plea against arrest over remarks on Op Sindoor

A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih said it would list the matter for hearing on May 20 or 21.

A judge cannot ignore ground realities, isolation not an effective approach for those in judiciary’—CJI Gavai

At a Bar Council of India felicitation event, the CJI emphasised the crucial role of judges in understanding and responding to societal realities.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.