Archive · 24 Sep 2025
CJI Gavai Expresses Satisfaction with 'Bulldozer' Verdict
The Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is happy about a past court decision.
This decision, made with another judge, was about 'bulldozer justice,' which means using force against people.
The court decided that using such force was against the law.
The Chief Justice said the decision helped solve problems faced by families.
He believes the job of a Chief Justice does not depend on how long they work in the role, and it is more important to improve the justice system.
CJI BR Gavai expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court's 'bulldozer' verdict.
The verdict, delivered on November 13, 2024, equated 'bulldozer justice' with lawlessness.
The judgment focused on human problems and the issues faced by families.
Justice Gavai credited Justice KV Viswanathan for equal contribution to the verdict.
The CJI believes the Chief Justice's tenure does not affect justice administration.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan
- What
- The Chief Justice expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court's verdict regarding 'bulldozer justice'.
- When
- The judgment was on November 13, 2024; the statement was made on September 19, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The judgment addressed human problems and aimed to prevent injustices related to 'bulldozer action'.
- CJI
- BR Gavai
- Judgement Date
- November 13, 2024
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Key Focus
- Bulldozer justice and human problems