Justice Bhushan Gavai's appointment as Chief Justice victory for social equality: DyCM
Mumbai, July 8 (UNI) The appointment of Justice Bhushan Gavai as the Chief Justice of India is a triumph of social equality and inclusiveness in Indian democracy, said Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the Maharashtra Legislature today.
Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organised in the central hall of the Legislature, he expressed great pride that someone from Maharashtra has risen to the highest judicial position in the country.
Justice Gavai is not just a son of Maharashtra but a pride of the nation and a shining beacon of India's judicial system, he said.
He further said that Maharashtra has a rich legacy of principled judges like Ramshastri Prabhune and Justice Gavai's elevation to Chief Justice will carry this legacy forward.
Through his judgments, Justice Gavai has upheld humanity, compassion and constitutional values, ensuring justice for the socially underprivileged and securing their rights while remaining within the framework of law, Shinde noted.
Praising Justice Gavai further, he said that he is an ideal citizen, a diligent student and a compassionate individual. His judgments are marked by firmness, though his tone remains gentle. His journey from a modest family in Amravati to the highest seat in the judiciary is truly inspirational for future generations.
"Anyone who understands the spirit of the Constitution finds legal texts as easy as the alphabet – and Justice Gavai embodies that spirit," added Shinde.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Legislative Council Chairman Prof Ram Shinde, Assembly Speaker Advocate Rahul Narvekar, Deputy Chairperson Dr Neelam Gorhe, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale, Opposition Leader in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve, and members of both houses of the Legislature along with cabinet ministers were present.
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