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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
With virtual hearings becoming norm, e-libraries a necessity: CJI Gavai
1 2 Nagpur: As virtual hearings and digital legal research become the new normal, Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai underscored the growing importance of e-libraries while inaugurating the Adv TR Gilda Memorial e-Library at the Amravati District and Sessions Court on Saturday. "E-libraries are no longer a luxury, they are a necessity," Gavai said at a function hosted by the Amravati District Bar Association (ADBA) at Sipna College of Engineering. "The legal profession has undergone a rapid digital shift. Lawyers, especially the younger generation, need instant access to updated judgments, legal literature, and reference material. This facility addresses those needs," he said. CJI Gavai, who had been recently hospitalized, said he chose to travel to Amravati against medical advice to witness the e-library come alive. "It was a personal moment of pride," he said, recalling his close ties with Gilda, in whose memory the facility has been constructed. Gavia also urged legal professionals to incorporate the digital library into their everyday work, citing the Marathi adage 'Vachal tar Vachaal' (those who read, survive). "The internet has changed the way we work in court. E-resources must be used not just for convenience, but as a professional habit." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo Supreme Court Justice Atul Chandurkar, Justices Anil Kilor and Pravin Patil, district judge Sudhakar Yarlagadda, and members of the legal fraternity were present at the event. Gavai's mother Kamaltai and wife Dr Tejaswini also attended the function. The CJI later paid tribute to Kargil war heroes before flying to Srinagar for a NALSA event.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Constitution Alone is Supreme, Not Parliament, Executive, or Judiciary: CJI Gavai
Nagpur: Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai on Wednesday offered a deeply personal, emotional, and reflective address in Amravati, recounting his journey from modest beginnings to the country's highest judicial office. "Neither parliament, nor the executive, nor the judiciary is supreme. The Constitution of India alone is supreme, and the judges of higher judiciary are its custodians," he said, reiterating his judicial philosophy grounded in constitutional values, while replying to a grand felicitation by the Amravati District Bar Association, at Swami Vivekanand Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Justice Gavai spoke of the heavy responsibility that judges bear, reminding that, "A judge can never be guided by what people feel about his judgment. He is expected to decide according to the Constitution, the law, and his conscience." Emphasising the balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, he added, "In every decision, I have tried to uphold the values of social justice, equality, fraternity, and constitutional morality. " Reflecting on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the zudpi jungle issue of Vidarbha, Gavai called it a matter of shelter and livelihood rights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Describing his early life, Gavai recalled growing up in a small home with 10-15 family members and how his mother and aunts managed household duties under difficult circumstances. "My grandparents, my mother, my father — they all shaped my understanding of people's problems," he said, adding that he never initially intended to pursue law, having aspired to become an architect. He credited his father, late RS Gavai — former Governor of Bihar and Kerala, and a staunch Ambedkarite — for influencing his decision to enter the legal profession. "When my father was taking his LLB exams, he went to jail over a satyagraha, and could never give the exam. He then dedicated his life to public service. It was he who insisted I become a lawyer," Gavai recalled. He acknowledged the early struggles of his legal career. "I wasn't sure if I would succeed. Many seniors and others stood by me when I needed them the most," he said. He narrated how, when offered judgeship in 2001, he wrestled with the decision for nearly two years. "My father told me, if you become a Supreme Court lawyer, you may earn bounty. But if you become a judge, you can help realise Dr Ambedkar's dream of equality. I'm glad I listened to him." The CJI expressed heartfelt gratitude to his extended family, acknowledging their unwavering support. He thanked his wife and recalled how tough judicial life can be despite the appearance of ease. "People see the red light car, not the 15–16 hours of daily work. A judge must stay true to the Constitution and never be swayed," he said.
