Archive · 24 Aug 2025
CJI Gavai Defends Judgments on Caste and Property Rights
Chief Justice Gavai talked about a court decision he made about how some groups of people get help from the government.
He said some people from his own background were upset by the decision.
Gavai explained that he makes decisions based on what the law says and what he believes is right.
He also spoke about making sure everyone is treated fairly, even when the government takes away property.
He said it's important to follow the rules.
CJI Gavai was criticized for his judgment on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes.
He stated he based judgments on the law and his conscience, not public opinion.
The Supreme Court ruled in August 2024 that SCs can be sub-classified for reservations.
Gavai discussed the 'creamy layer' concept within reserved categories.
He highlighted the need for due process in property demolition cases.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India B R Gavai
- What
- CJI Gavai discussed his judgments on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and property demolition.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Goa, at a felicitation function.
- Why
- To discuss his judicial decisions and principles.
Criticism of Sub-Classification
Support for Court Rulings
Reservation
Criticism of Sub-Classification
Opposition to sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for reservations.
Support for Court Rulings
Support for sub-classification to provide reservation to less privileged among SCs.
- Event
- Felicitation function by the Goa High Court Bar Association
- CJI's Topic
- Sub-classification of Scheduled Castes
- Court Ruling
- SCs can be sub-classified for reservations
- Focus of concern
- Creamy Layer in reserved category
- CJI's Stance
- Judgments based on law and conscience
Sources
CJI Gavai’s tips to law students: ‘I was third in merit list, got friends to mark attendance, went to college maybe half a dozen times… don’t go by exam ranks’
Level Of Success Is Decided By Hard Work And Commitment To Profession, Not By Exam Score: CJI Gavai
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