Championing Justice Over 'Bulldozer Rule': CJI Gavai's Powerful Address

Chief Justice B R Gavai emphasized the significance of the rule of law over 'bulldozer justice' in his lecture in Mauritius. He highlighted landmark Supreme Court judgments that uphold the rule of law as a cornerstone of India's legal framework, promoting equality, dignity, and good governance.

The Chief Justice of India, B R Gavai, delivered a compelling speech in Mauritius, deepening the discourse on how rule of law shapes the democratic fabric of the world's largest democracy—India.

During the Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture, Justice Gavai recalled a landmark verdict from the Supreme Court decrying 'bulldozer justice,' emphasizing legal processes over actions where the executive oversteps its bounds.

His address reminded attendees, including Mauritius' top leaders, of the Supreme Court's evolving role in reinforcing legal principles that permeate India's social and political structure, particularly in safeguarding fundamental rights and ensuring governmental accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)