CJI Gavai advocates for balanced judicial activism

India Jun 11, 2025

Speaking at the Oxford Union, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai highlighted how judicial activism helps protect rights in India—but he cautioned that it shouldn't cross the line into "judicial terrorism." He emphasized that courts should step in when laws threaten fundamental rights, but always with care and restraint.

Constitution is a moral promise to uplift all communities: CJI

CJI Gavai shared how the Indian Constitution shaped his journey from a municipal school to the country's top judge. Reflecting on his own experiences with discrimination, he called the Constitution "a beacon of hope for the downtrodden," saying it guarantees everyone a voice and equal opportunity. For him, it's not just law—it's a moral promise to uplift all communities.