Archive · 12 Jun 2025
CJI Gavai on Judicial Activism Limits and Constitution's Promise
The Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, discussed judicial activism and its limits.
He said that judges should intervene when needed, but not overstep boundaries.
He warned against judicial activism becoming too extreme.
Gavai emphasized that the Constitution protects everyone's rights and spoke about equality.
He also encouraged Indian students abroad to come back home and help build the nation.
CJI Gavai cautioned against judicial activism becoming 'judicial terrorism'.
Gavai stated judicial review should be used sparingly and in exceptional cases.
He emphasized judicial review should only be used if a statute violates the Constitution's basic structure.
Gavai highlighted the importance of the Indian Constitution.
The CJI urged Indian students in the UK to contribute to nation-building upon return.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai.
- What
- CJI Gavai discussed the boundaries of judicial activism and praised the Indian Constitution.
- When
- June 10th
- Where
- Trinity College, Oxford Union.
- Why
- To clarify the role of judicial activism and emphasize constitutional values.
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Activism
Use of Judicial Power
Judicial Restraint
Judicial review should be used sparingly.
Judicial Activism
Judicial activism is necessary.
- CJI
- B. R. Gavai
- Location
- Trinity College, Oxford Union
- Main Point
- Judicial Activism Limits
