Justice Gavai says there would be no compromise if someone violates the dignity of the courts.
• Justice B.R. Gavai, the Chief Justice of India, has criticized trolls who scandalize the court on social media and personal attacks against judges.
• He believes that the Executive must support the Judiciary in such situations.
• Justice Gavai will be the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India, announcing his conversion to Buddhism in 1956.
• He criticizes the Supreme Court’s use of its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution as a “missile” and calls for restraint in high court judges.
• He also criticizes the publication of assets by Supreme Court judges on the website, stating that some judges have concerns about misuse.
• Justice Gavai supports the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) and believes there is no external pressure on judges to decide cases in a particular manner.
• He also announced that the Supreme Court Collegium will recommend women judges to the top court bench.
• Justice Gavai will not accept any post-retirement jobs after his tenure ends on November 23.