Archive · 9 Nov 2025
CJI Gavai Flags Off Walkathon Amid Air Quality Concerns
The top judge in India, Chief Justice BR Gavai, started a big walk and run event on Sunday called 'Justice for All'.
He even joined in with other judges and lawyers.
The idea was to remind everyone that the government and courts are here to help all people.
But, the event happened in Delhi, where the air is very polluted, with a number you can breathe in safely.
Many people on the internet and reporters thought it was not a good idea to exercise so much outside when the air is that bad.
They worried it might be harmful.
The Chief Justice did not answer their questions about the air pollution and just walked away.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai flagged off a 'Justice for All' walkathon organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Sunday.
The event included 4 km and 8 km runs, and a 4 km walk, with participation from CJI Gavai, other Supreme Court judges, and lawyers.
The walkathon commenced from the Supreme Court and concluded at India Gate.
Following the event, CJI Gavai and others planted saplings in memory of former judges' parents.
The event faced criticism from netizens and reporters due to severe air quality in Delhi, with the AQI hovering above 400.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Supreme Court judges, lawyers, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), netizens, reporters
- What
- Flagged off and participated in a 'Justice for All' walkathon, drawing criticism due to severe air quality concerns.
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Delhi, from Supreme Court to India Gate
- Why
- To spread the message of 'Justice for All' and highlight that democratic institutions exist for citizens.
Netizens and Reporters
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Participants
Event in Polluted Air
Netizens and Reporters
Questioned the wisdom of holding physically demanding activities like a walkathon in Delhi's severely polluted air with AQI above 400, deeming it irresponsible.
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Participants
Proceeded with the event, emphasizing the message of 'Justice for All' and participation from judiciary members.
Focus of the Event
Netizens and Reporters
Highlighted the health risks associated with the poor air quality.
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Participants
Focused on promoting the concept of 'Justice for All' and the role of democratic institutions in serving citizens.
- Event Name
- Justice for All Walkathon
- Organizer
- Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)
- Chief Guest
- Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai
- Activities
- 4 km and 8 km runs, 4 km walk
- Route
- Commenced from Supreme Court, concluded at India Gate
- Date
- Sunday
- Post-event Activity
- Planting saplings in names of parents of former judges
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- Above 400
