Archive · 28 Jun 2025
CJI Gavai: Article 370 Upheld for One Constitution
The Chief Justice of India, CJI Gavai, spoke about why the Supreme Court agreed with the government's decision to remove Article 370, which had given special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
He explained that this decision was made so the entire country would be governed by the same set of rules, as envisioned by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Gavai was speaking at the opening of a new park in Nagpur that celebrates the Constitution and includes a statue of Ambedkar.
He also noted that Ambedkar wanted to ensure that everyone had the same rights and that these rights could be defended in court.
CJI Gavai stated the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370 to ensure one Constitution for the country.
The CJI referenced Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision for a unified India.
Gavai spoke at the inauguration of the 'Constitution Preamble Park' in Nagpur.
The park features Ambedkar's statue and murals depicting the Preamble's values.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also spoke, emphasizing the park's role in spreading constitutional values.
- Who
- CJI B.R. Gavai, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- CJI Gavai discussed the Supreme Court's decision on Article 370 in line with Ambedkar's vision of one constitution for India.
- When
- Saturday, unspecified year.
- Where
- Nagpur, India, at the inauguration of the 'Constitution Preamble Park'.
- Why
- To highlight the Supreme Court's stance on Article 370 and Ambedkar's vision for a unified India.
- Key Figure
- CJI B.R. Gavai
- Event
- Inauguration of the 'Constitution Preamble Park'
- Topic
- Article 370 abrogation
- Location
- Nagpur, India
- Ambedkar's Vision
- One Constitution for India
Sources
SubscriberWrites: Dr B.R. Ambedkar, titan of social reform
Article 370 Verdict upholds Ambedkar’s vision of a unified India: CJI Gavai
Article 370 Opposed Ambedkar's ideal of One Constitution for India: CJI Gavai
Article 370 was against Ambedkar’s ideology of one Constitution: CJI BR Gavai
CJI Gavai bats in favour of Article 370 abrogation, quotes Ambedkar's ‘one nation, one Constitution’ stance
