BR Gavai
Justice BR Gavai is a prominent judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for his insightful judgments and contributions to various legal matters including civil rights and public interest litigations. Recently, he expressed concerns regarding the impact of government freebies on work ethic and national development, emphasizing the need for policies that encourage participation in society.
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Chief Justice BR Gavai was the second Dalit to lead the court until his retirement last week.
India's Supreme Court upholds rights of poorest
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Chief Justice BR Gavai was part of the bench that passed the order allowing Koli's acquittal.
Nithari serial killings case: SC acquits Surendra Koli; orders immediate release | India News
India· 2025-11-11
BR Gavai is the Chief Justice of India who requested the Bombay HC Chief Justice to expedite the hearing of Jagtap's petition.
Public prosecutor gets prosecuted by accused | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-04
BR Gavai is the Chief Justice of India who was the target of a shoe attack by lawyer Rakesh Kishore.
'Clear case of contempt but ... ': SC on action against lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI; Bar calls it 'joke on institution' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-27
CJI BR Gavai remained calm and composed during the incident.
Shoe-throwing bid at CJI: AG gives nod for contempt plea; curb on social media posts sought | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai commented on the incident involving a lawyer attempting to throw a shoe at him.
What happened when a lawyer threw a shoe at the CJI in 1999?India· 2025-10-12
Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gavai expressed his shock after an advocate hurled a shoe at him.
'Very shocked ': CJI BR Gavai breaks silence on shoe attack; calls it a 'forgotten chapter' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-09
BR Gavai is the Chief Justice of India who was targeted in a shoe attack by an advocate.
CJI Gavai attack: FIRs filed over casteist remarks online; over 100 social media accounts under lens | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-08BR Gavai is the Chief Justice of India who was targeted in the shoe-throwing incident.
'What if it had been Asad?' Owaisi hits out at BJP over shoe hurled at CJI Gavai; asks why no case has been filed | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-08
Chief Justice BR Gavai remained composed during an attack attempt in the Supreme Court and emphasized his commitment to justice.
'Angered every Indian': PM Modi slams attack on CJI Gavai; applauds top Justice's calm | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06BR Gavai is the Chief Justice of India who was the target of a shoe attack during court proceedings.
Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious rowUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Chief Justice BR Gavai reacted to social media backlash over his remark by stating that he respects all religions.
'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai on backlash over his 'ask your deity' remark - What's Khajuraho case | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-18
CJI BR Gavai was part of the bench that stayed a few key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
SC on Waqf Act: What top court stayed, what’s in force — All you need to know | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-15
BR Gavai is the Chief Justice of India who refused to strike down the entire law regarding Muslim properties.
India top court stays key provisions of new law governing Muslim propertiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15
CJI BR Gavai, writing the interim order, said that although the Supreme Court is not issuing a binding direction, it would be appropriate for the Centre not to nominate more than three non-Muslims to the 11-member Central Waqf Council.
5-year Islam practice clause put on hold: Supreme Court imposes partial stay on Waqf Act; 3 key provisions stayed | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-15Chief Justice BR Gavai underlined the stability of India’s constitutional framework.
'Proud of our Constitution': Supreme Court cites Nepal, Bangladesh turmoil; what prompted observation? | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-10
BR Gavai is the Chief Justice heading the bench that will hear the PIL regarding E20 fuel.
Auto cos, oil industry dub public concerns around E20 fuel as ‘hearsay and misinformation’India· 2025-08-30
BR Gavai is the Chief Justice who passed the interim order in the case against Sanjay Kumar.
Maharashtra election row: SC stays cases against psephologist Sanjay Kumar; he had apologised for sharing faulty voter data | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-25
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said he would examine the ongoing issue relating to community dogs.
Delhi stray dogs issue: CJI refers matter to 3-judge bench of SC; hearing tomorrow | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-13
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai noted that the same provision exists in other religions.
'Like moksha in Hinduism': CJI on Kapil Sibal's 'waqf dedication to God' argument | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-22
A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih is hearing the case.
Waqf not a fundamental right or essential part of Islam, Centre tells Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-21CJI BR Gavai emphasized the need for a strong case for interim relief.
SC to petitioners challenging waqf law: Need 'strong and glaring' case for interim relief | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-20
Justice BR Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the first Buddhist to lead the nation's judicial system.
Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-14
Justice Gavai emphasized that implementing measures to control indecent content falls under the purview of the Executive and Legislature.
'Not our domain, you do something': SC notice to Centre on plea to ban obscene content on OTTIndia· 2025-04-28
Justice BR Gavai was part of the Supreme Court bench that stayed the Allahabad high court's controversial order.
'We are at pains': What Supreme Court said on Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape attempt' verdict | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-26
Justice BR Gavai described the high court order as 'shocking'.
India's top court halts 'shocking' ruling on sexual assault of childUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Justice BR Gavai was part of the Supreme Court bench that stayed the Allahabad high court's controversial order.
'Total insensitivity': SC stays controversial Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape attempt' order | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-26Justice BR Gavai led the Supreme Court judges' delegation that arrived in Imphal, Manipur, to visit relief camps.
Supreme Court judges visit Manipur, Jairam Ramesh asks 'when will PM Modi go?' | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
Justice BR Gavai is leading a delegation of Supreme Court judges to assess relief efforts in Manipur.
Supreme Court judges reach Manipur to assess relief efforts in violence-hit state | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
Justice BR Gavai is part of the bench that issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh authorities regarding the demolition of a mosque.
Kushinagar Mosque Demolition: Supreme Court notice to UP govt over razing of Kushinagar mosque | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-02-17