Archive · 29 Jun 2025
CJI Gavai: Article 370 Consistent with Ambedkar
CJI Gavai, the top judge, stated that the decision to remove Article 370 followed what Dr. Ambedkar, who helped create India's rules, wanted.
Ambedkar believed India should have one set of rules for everyone to stay united.
Gavai mentioned the Supreme Court agreed when it made its decision on Article 370.
He also said Ambedkar worried about having different rules for different places, but he believed the main rules would keep India together.
The judge pointed out that India has stayed united for many years, showing how strong the main rules are.
CJI Gavai endorsed the abrogation of Article 370, aligning it with Dr. Ambedkar's vision.
Gavai emphasized Ambedkar's belief in a single constitution for a unified India.
He referenced the Supreme Court's guidance by this vision in its Article 370 verdict.
Gavai stated Ambedkar never supported a separate constitution for any state.
The Chief Justice noted India's unity over 75 years as a testament to the Constitution.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai
- What
- CJI Gavai endorsed the abrogation of Article 370 as consistent with Ambedkar's vision for a single constitution.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Nagpur University, India
- Why
- To highlight the importance of a unified constitution and align the abrogation of Article 370 with Ambedkar's vision.
- Name
- B R Gavai
- Position
- Chief Justice of India
- Event
- Constitution Preamble Park Inauguration
- Location
- Nagpur University
- Topic
- Article 370
Sources
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