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CJI Gavai Lauds Maharashtra's Judicial Infrastructure at National Law University Launch

CJI Gavai Lauds Maharashtra's Judicial Infrastructure at National Law University Launch
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The top judge of India, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, visited Mumbai to celebrate the start of a new law university.

He said it's a very important moment for Maharashtra and that the state is doing a great job supporting legal studies.

He mentioned that the places where judges work in Maharashtra are some of the best in the country.

The Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, added that this new university will be a world-class center for learning law, not just for India but for the whole world.

He also stated that Maharashtra is unique in having three such national law universities.

Both leaders emphasized that studying law is more than just a job; it's a way to help society and make things fairer for everyone.

The Deputy Chief Minister also promised that the government will fully support the growth of the justice system.

Key facts

Event
Launch of Maharashtra National Law University project
Location
Goregaon (West), North Mumbai
Date
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Chief Justice of India
B.R. Gavai
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Devendra Fadnavis
Key Message from CJI
Legal education is a tool for social transformation; lawyers are social engineers.
Maharashtra's Law Universities
Three National Law Universities

Timeline

  1. Court bars retroactive environmental approvals.

  2. It highlights prior permission for projects.

  3. Judiciary actively hears infrastructure, welfare cases.

  4. Chief Justice urges government, court cooperation.

  5. Collaboration is vital for justice, citizen welfare.

Quotes

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai

Chief Justice of India

“Legal education is not just a profession but a tool for social transformation. Lawyers are social engineers who bring about social and economic justice.”
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“The quality of judicial infrastructure in Maharashtra is one of the best in the country.”
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister of Maharashtra

“Maharashtra is the only state in the country to have three National Law Universities. All the permissions for the construction of the state-of-the-art project of Mumbai University have been completed. This project will become a centre of legal education not only for Maharashtra but also at an international level. The world's top universities will come to the 'Edu-City ' being built in Navi Mumbai.”
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“In today's times, all sectors of industry, business, social life and politics are closely linked to the education sector. Today, human capital is the most valuable asset. Earlier, human resources used to go to the capital; now the capital comes to human resources. Therefore, efforts are being made to create the best human resources in Maharashtra.”
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Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

“Expansion of the judiciary is the top priority of the state government. There will be no shortage of resources required for the judiciary.”
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Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Chandrashekhar

Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

“A law university is not just a centre for imparting education, but a place for shaping good citizens. The purpose of education is not just to acquire knowledge but to achieve excellence in life and the development of human values. A good student, teacher or citizen can only be first a good human being.”
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