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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Article 370 was against Dr Ambedkar's idealogy of one Constitution for united India: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said Dr B R Ambedkar envisioned one Constitution for the country to keep it united and never favoured the idea of a separate constitution for a state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Preamble Park here, the CJI said the Supreme Court drew inspiration from Dr Ambedkar's vision of a united India under a single constitution while upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Gavai was part of a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by then Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, that unanimously upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rajasthan Mosquito Crisis Solved by Strange New Device (See How) Mosquito Eliminator Read More "When Article 370 was challenged, it came before us, and when the hearing was underway, I recalled Dr Babasaheb's words that one Constitution is suited for a country... If we want to keep the country united, we need only one Constitution," he said, while addressing the gathering in Marathi. On August 5, 2019, the Centre decided to strip Jammu and Kashmir of special status and divide it into two Union Territories. Live Events Gavai said Dr Ambedkar had been criticised, saying the Constitution provides for too much federalism, and in times of war, the country may not remain united. However, he had responded, saying the Constitution would suit all the challenges and keep the nation united, the CJI said. "See the situation in the neighbouring countries, be it Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. Whenever our country faces challenges, it has remained united," Gavai said. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said he was happy that CJI Gavai inaugurated the Constitution Preamble Park and unveiled a statue of Dr Ambedkar. Freedom, equality and brotherhood were Dr Ambedkar's valuable gift to the country in the form of the Constitution, he said. Gadkari said that the Constitution has clearly stated the responsibilities and rights of the four pillars of democracy, i.e. executive, judiciary, legislature and media. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Gavai was performing his responsibility as the Chief Justice of India ably. Highlighting the importance of the Constitution, Fadnavis said the government has decided that the Preamble of the Constitution should reach every student to mark the Amrit Mohotsav of the Constitution. "If we accept the values of the Preamble, 90 per cent of the country's problems will be solved forever," he said.
The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Article 370 was against Ambedkar's ideology of one Constitution for united India: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Saturday (June 28, 2025) said B.R. Ambedkar envisioned one Constitution for the country to keep it united and never favoured the idea of a separate constitution for a state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Preamble Park here, the CJI said the Supreme Court drew inspiration from Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a united India under a single constitution while upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Justice Gavai was part of a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by then Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, that unanimously upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. "When Article 370 was challenged, it came before us, and when the hearing was underway, I recalled Dr. Babasaheb's words that one Constitution is suited for a country... If we want to keep the country united, we need only one Constitution," he said, while addressing the gathering in Marathi. On August 5, 2019, the Centre decided to strip Jammu and Kashmir of special status and divide it into two Union Territories. Justice Gavai said Dr. Ambedkar had been criticised, saying the Constitution provides for too much federalism, and in times of war, the country may not remain united. However, he had responded, saying the Constitution would suit all the challenges and keep the nation united, the CJI said. "See the situation in the neighbouring countries, be it Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. Whenever our country faces challenges, it has remained united," Justice Gavai said. Constitution Preamble Park inaugurated Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said he was happy that CJI Gavai inaugurated the Constitution Preamble Park and unveiled a statue of Dr. Ambedkar. Freedom, equality and brotherhood were Dr. Ambedkar's valuable gift to the country in the form of the Constitution, he said. Mr. Gadkari said that the Constitution has clearly stated the responsibilities and rights of the four pillars of democracy, i.e. executive, judiciary, legislature and media. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Justice Gavai was performing his responsibility as the Chief Justice of India ably. Highlighting the importance of the Constitution, Mr. Fadnavis said the government has decided that the Preamble of the Constitution should reach every student to mark the Amrit Mohotsav of the Constitution. "If we accept the values of the Preamble, 90% of the country's problems will be solved forever," he said.
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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Constitution defines roles of legislature, executive, judiciary: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai stressed the importance of the Indian Constitution, stating that it has "defined the boundaries" of the three wings of government--legislature, executive, and judiciary. CJI Gavai highlighted that lawmaking is the responsibility of the legislature and state assemblies, while the executive functions within the framework of the Constitution and the law. Addressing the issue of "judicial activism," the CJI asserted that it is necessary for "upholding" the constitution and rights of the citizens. "Judicial Activism is bound to stay, and it is necessary for the upholding of the Constitution and the upholding of the rights of citizens. At the same time, I am of the view that the Indian Constitution has defined the boundaries of its three wings, whether it is the Legislature, the Executive, or the Judiciary. The work of making laws belongs to the Legislature, whether it is the Parliament or the various State Assemblies. It is expected that the Executive functions according to the Constitution and the law", CJI BR Gavai said while addressing an event in Nagpur on Friday. However, CJI Gavai opined that despite "judicial activism" being bound to stay in the judicial system, it should not be allowed to be converted into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism. "If the Judiciary tries to interfere in the Executive and Legislative fields in every matter, then I always say, though Judicial Activism is bound to stay, it should not be permitted to be converted into Judicial Adventurism and Judicial Terrorism", BR Gavai said. The Chief Justice further stated that when a law is enacted beyond the authority of Parliament or a State Assembly, and it violates constitutional principles, it is imperative for the judiciary to step in. "When any law is made beyond the authority of Parliament or the Assembly, and it breaches the constitutional principles at that time, the Judiciary can step in", he said.
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian Constitution has defined boundaries of Legislature, Executive and Judiciary: CJI BR Gavai
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai stressed the importance of the Indian Constitution, stating that it has 'defined the boundaries' of the three wings of government--legislature, executive, and judiciary. CJI Gavai highlighted that lawmaking is the responsibility of the legislature and state assemblies, while the executive functions within the framework of the Constitution and the law. Addressing the issue of 'judicial activism,' the CJI asserted that it is necessary for 'upholding' the constitution and rights of the citizens. 'Judicial Activism is bound to stay, and it is necessary for the upholding of the Constitution and the upholding of the rights of citizens. At the same time, I am of the view that the Indian Constitution has defined the boundaries of its three wings, whether it is the Legislature, the Executive, or the Judiciary. The work of making laws belongs to the Legislature, whether it is the Parliament or the various State Assemblies. It is expected that the Executive functions according to the Constitution and the law', CJI BR Gavai said while addressing an event in Nagpur on Friday. However, CJI Gavai opined that despite 'judicial activism' being bound to stay in the judicial system, it should not be allowed to be converted into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism. 'If the Judiciary tries to interfere in the Executive and Legislative fields in every matter, then I always say, though Judicial Activism is bound to stay, it should not be permitted to be converted into Judicial Adventurism and Judicial Terrorism', BR Gavai said. The Chief Justice further stated that when a law is enacted beyond the authority of Parliament or a State Assembly, and it violates constitutional principles, it is imperative for the judiciary to step in. 'When any law is made beyond the authority of Parliament or the Assembly, and it breaches the constitutional principles at that time, the Judiciary can step in', he said. (ANI)
News18
11 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Judicial Activism Bound To Stay, Shouldn't Turn Into Judicial Terrorism, Adventurism: CJI Gavai
Last Updated: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday said while judicial activism was bound to stay, it cannot be converted into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Friday once again cautioned against judicial overreach, stressing that while judicial activism was bound to stay, it cannot be converted into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism. While speaking at an event organised by Nagpur district court bar association, the Chief Justice emphasised the importance of maintaining constitutional boundaries between the three organs of democracy. He further said that when it is found that the legislature or the executive has failed in their duties to safeguard the rights of the citizens, the judiciary is bound to step in. 'All the three wings of the Indian democracy- legislature, executive and judiciary- have been given their limits and boundaries. All the three wings have to work as per law and its provisions. When the Parliament goes beyond the law or rule, the judiciary can step in then," he said as quoted by the news agencies. CJI Gavai further said that if the judiciary tries to interfere unnecessarily in the functioning of the other two pillars, that must be avoided. 'However, I always say that though judicial activism is bound to stay, it should not be permitted to be converted to judicial adventurism and judicial terrorism," CJI Gavai said. Judicial activism is necessary for upholding the Constitution and the rights of citizens, the CJI asserted. He hailed legendary social reformer and jurist Dr BR Ambedkar and said the entire nation has to be thankful for the latter's immense contribution. The Nagpur bar association is the most secular bar with members from all castes and religions, the CJI said, adding he had seen Hindu lawyers working for the cause of the Muslim community and vice versa. The event was attended by Supreme Court justices Dipankar Datta, Prasanna Varale, and Atul Chandurkar, along with Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe, senior administrative judge of Nagpur bench Nitin Sambre, senior judge Anil Kilor, and others. Earlier this month, the Chief Justice also emphasised on same issue while speaking at the Oxford Union, an event organised by advocate-on-record Tanvi Dubey. He had said that while judicial activism will stay and play a role in India, it should not devolve into 'judicial terrorism", adding that there are times when people try to exceed the limits and try to enter into an area where, normally, the judiciary should not enter. '…That power (judicial review) has to be exercised in a very limited area in very exception cases, like, say, a statute, is violative of the basic structure of the Constitution, or it is in direct conflict with any of the fundamental rights of the Constitution, or if the statute is so patently arbitrary, discriminatory, the courts can exercise it, and the courts have done so," the CJI added. Speaking at the event, CJI Gavai also highlighted that decades ago, millions of Indians were referred to as 'untouchables'. However, the Constitution of India ensured that an individual from that same group is now addressing the Oxford Union as the holder of the country's highest judicial office. First Published: June 28, 2025, 07:43 IST
