Archive · 4 Oct 2025
CJI Gavai on Rule of Law, Supreme Court Ruling
CJI B.R. Gavai spoke in Mauritius about the Rule of Law.
He highlighted a Supreme Court ruling protecting citizens' right to shelter, stating demolitions by authorities violate this.
He explained that the legal system shouldn't allow the executive to act as judge, jury, and executioner.
The Rule of Law emphasizes fairness and dignity, evolving over time.
He also discussed judicial independence and paid tribute to Maurice Rault, connecting India's and Mauritius' democratic traditions.
CJI Gavai discussed the Rule of Law in Mauritius.
He cited a Supreme Court ruling on demolitions.
The ruling protects the right to shelter.
Gavai stated the executive cannot act as judge, jury, and executioner.
The Rule of Law emphasizes fairness and human dignity.
- Who
- CJI B.R. Gavai
- What
- Discussed Rule of Law, citing a Supreme Court ruling on demolitions
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Mauritius
- Why
- Delivering the Inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture
Existing Summary
New Synthesis
Supreme Court Rulings
Existing Summary
CJI Gavai's initial lecture focused on the Supreme Court's role and legal principles, with a mention of a judgment against 'bulldozer justice'.
New Synthesis
CJI Gavai emphasizes the Supreme Court's ruling against demolitions as key to rule of law and protection of fundamental rights.
- Who
- CJI B.R. Gavai
- Event
- Lecture on Rule of Law
- Lecture Title
- Inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture 2025
- Location
- Mauritius
- Key Message
- Supreme Court ruling affirms Rule of Law and right to shelter
Sources
Indian Legal System Governed By Rule Of Law, Not Bulldozers: CJI Gavai In Mauritius
Indian judiciary stands for rule of law, not bulldozer justice, says CJI BR Gavai in Mauritius; cites his own judgement