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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Judicial activism shouldn't turn into judicial terrorism or adventurism: CJI Gavai
1 2 3 Nagpur: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Gavai on Thursday cautioned against judicial overreach, stressing that though judicial activism is bound to stay, but it should not be allowed to turn into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism. Speaking at a grand felicitation by the District Bar Association (DBA) on the premises of the District and Sessions Court in Nagpur, Gavai emphasised the importance of maintaining constitutional boundaries between the three organs of democracy. "Every institution must function within the limits drawn by the Constitution. Parliament frames laws, the executive implements them, and the judiciary ensures they comply with constitutional principles. When the Parliament or assemblies enact laws that violate the Constitution of India, the judiciary can step in. But if the judiciary tries to interfere unnecessarily in the functioning of the other two pillars, that must be avoided," he said. The event was graced 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Justice Gavai's mother Kamaltai and wife Tejaswini also shared the dais. Recalling several milestones of his career, Gavai recounted his early reluctance to practise law and how the teachings of Dr BR Ambedkar and his father RS Gavai, a stalwart in social and political spheres, shaped his life. "From my childhood, I was exposed to Dr Ambedkar's ideals. My father would often say that one day his son would be the CJI, but sadly, he isn't here to see it. I am grateful that my mother is alive to witness this moment," he said emotionally. Paying rich tributes to Dr Ambedkar, he called the Indian Constitution a unique document. "It ensures social, financial, and political justice, along with liberty of thought and equality. I have always said that whatever I am today, it is because of the Constitution and Dr Ambedkar's vision," he said. Gavai also recalled unveiling Dr Ambedkar's statue and portrait at the Nagpur bench when he was the administrative judge. "But more than his portrait, what we need are his thoughts. They must guide us," he remarked. Describing the Nagpur bar as a secular and inclusive institution, he lauded DBA for never discriminating on the basis of caste and religion. He congratulated DBA secretary Manish Randive, and president Roshan Bagade, recalling how the latter became the association's first backward-class president. "Many small communities have produced lawyers today. I'm proud to be a member of this bar," he said. Gavai revisited significant cases, including a PIL he filed on behalf of a student from the Mehtar community in 1985, which led to a landmark high court decision allowing the student's admission — a moment he termed more satisfying than any financial gain. He also recalled being part of a plea that saved lakhs of slum dwellers from eviction in Mumbai after securing a stay in the Supreme Court within eight days. Highlighting the judiciary's constructive role, he credited public interest litigations (PILs) at the Nagpur bench for facilitating the new district court building and helping regulate slum settlements on zudpi jungle lands, safeguarding the right to livelihood. "Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights were carefully considered in these decisions," he noted. Gavai also fondly remembered his days as a DBA member, sharing anecdotes with justice Sambre and others during bar elections. He acknowledged legal luminaries from Nagpur like ex CJI Mohammed Hidayatullah, Bhausaheb Bobde, and VR Manohar, calling them 'legal eagles' and 'gifts from Nagpur to the judiciary'. "Like justice Datta said, my natural choice should be politics, but it was till 1990 before I decided to take up the legal profession," he said. "My father once told me, 'You can earn money as a lawyer, but as a judge, you can fulfill Babasaheb Ambedkar's dream of social and economic upliftment'," said the CJI, reflecting on his journey. Gavai, who credits his late father, veteran leader Dadasaheb Gavai, for shaping his path, also acknowledged the personal cost of his public role.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Islamabad bar slams attack on Iran
The District Bar Association (DBA) has announced it will observe a complete strike on Tuesday to condemn the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. The statement issued by the Bar President Chaudhry Naeem Ali Gujjar and Joint Secretary Sardar Adam Khan said that the attacks are a violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Iran reserves the right to retaliate, they said, adding that attacks on Iran are a violation of the principles of the United Nations. They said that Israel is a serious threat to international peace and stability, the United Nations should intervene and resolve the disputes peacefully. The Islamabad Bar Association stands with the Iranian government and people and the district bar will go on strike on Tuesday (today) in solidarity with Iran.
Daily Maverick
17-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
After the founders: Will Coega and East London special economic zones thrive?
There has been significant change in the leadership of the special economic zones in the Eastern Cape, from the chief executives in charge of day-to-day operations to the chairpersons of the boards who exercise oversight over the entities. In the last year, Coega Development Corporation longtimer Themba Khoza took over the reins as CEO of the corporation with Advocate Luvuyo Bono (DBA) assuming chairpersonship of the board. At the East London industrial development zone, another longtimer, Thembela Zweni, has succeeded Simphiwe Kondlo as CEO, with businessman Motse Mfuleni becoming the chairperson of the board. A range of other changes have taken place at executive levels in both organisations, signifying the bringing in of new blood and continuity. Transitions can be life changing for the survival of organisations, just as substitutions in sports games may make the difference between success and failure. As such, they bring excitement and concern. From a demographic perspective there is a generational shift in both executive and non-executive roles in most instances. I have had the privilege of watching some of the key individuals now in charge of these institutions grow professionally for the past 20 years, some in proximity and others at a distance. In many ways, it is fitting to see them succeed some of the leaders they themselves admired, worked with, or whose tutelage they were under. Perhaps some context is crucial. The special economic zones of the Eastern Cape became a crucial part of South Africa's attempt to drive export-oriented industrialisation within the first decade of democracy. First conceptualised in the passing of spatial development initiatives, they were among the first to attempt to broaden economic activities away from the three major metros of Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. Development at the coast would not only ensure the hitherto marginalised regions would start seeing significant investments, they would also help accelerate the path towards export-oriented industrialisation. Forerunners That initial thinking morphed into the erstwhile Industrial Development Zones programme. Coega and East London were forerunners in that both were officially declared in the early 2000s. We could interpret the significant part of the early leadership of the SEZs to what one may call 'the old boys of St John's College' in Mthatha. Pepi Silinga and Simphiwe Kondlo both took over the reins as the concepts were gaining shape to lead the execution phases. They worked together with their corresponding business chambers and regional stakeholders from politicians to unionists. Key competencies at the time were as much about running infrastructure development and investment promotion initiatives as they were about the political acumen to mobilise resources. The latter was needed to ensure the survival of the organisations amid a barrage of attacks from stakeholders who were not completely convinced that the regions needed the nature of heavy industries that were the apparent anchor projects for these zones. The two chairpersons of the boards of the two entities are middle aged executives who have extensive experience starting and growing their own businesses, as well as serving on various boards. This entrepreneurial as opposed to a strongly corporate background should bring into the organisations a leadership approach that is adept, especially in survival skills. Those remain despite the long stint the organisations have had as running concerns. The organisations have never derived value from passive boards. Yes, the executive leadership of the entities has had great autonomy and space to lead operations without interference from the boards. However, the boards were never passive when it came to resource mobilisation and behind-the-scenes stakeholder engagement to guarantee a steady flow of resources. Further, politics is primary in development, and the CEO and chairperson of the board need to manage effective political relations close enough to mobilise support, but distant enough to avoid the trappings of the patronage networks that incumbent political leaders sometimes induce. In a conversation I had with Premier Oscar Mabuyane about where the Eastern Cape is and its ability to keep on securing resources and allocating them to our key projects, he was quick to point out that the fiscal instruments are no longer the same and the need for mutual collaboration has become greater now than it was back when these projects received significant allocations from the provincial government. We may not know the full behind the scenes details of these leaders, but their public exploits have been amazing. Mfuleni has grown his business in leaps and bounds. He has stayed the course in events management and other sectors and has been on various boards over the past 20 years, adept in both business and political acumen. Freedom Bono has had a long stint in business too, opting to remain outside of the mainstream routes in the legal profession so he could retain the freedom to focus on international labour law, business, and running his practice, among other things. They are positioned to champion the sustainability causes of the organisations they lead. Khoza and Zweni strike me as first and foremost stewards who will honour the legacies of their predecessors and bring in their own leadership to achieve greater success. This dual task is crucial. A sense of burden to distinguish oneself from the predecessor may lead a successor to stumble. Since they worked a long time with their predecessors, one expects that they remain inspired by their efforts as they are motivated to achieve a greater mission. As such, there should be recognition at the board level that these organisations have built significant internal leadership capacity to be left alone to continue to run operationally, while concurrently nudging them to stretch towards new aspirations as dictated by the times. There is a need to ensure rapid success, and much of the momentum gained over the years does position the organisations for greater success. Yet there is a need to adopt a strategy to push the organisations beyond their self-determined objectives, given the sense of urgency for radical change that the province dictates. DM
Sydney Morning Herald
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Celine Song blew us away with Past Lives. Is Materialists a perfect match?
Materialists ★★★★ M, 117 minutes Celine Song burst onto the film world in 2023 with her debut, Past Lives, an achingly beautiful tale about connections missed (in this life, if not in past or future ones). Her follow-up, Materialists, is similarly obsessed with romantic matches made and not made, but this time the focus is mathematical rather than metaphysical. Lucy (Dakota Johnson) works as a matchmaker in New York City. She's the kind of person who will stop a likely candidate in the street, hand over her business card, and tell them to call if they're interested in meeting one of the fine specimens on the books of her firm, Adore. Her gig is a throwback to the DBA years (dating before apps), but the underpinning logic of it is no less data driven: it's a numbers game, she tells people. At a wedding (the ninth she has orchestrated, which makes her a superstar in her firm), Lucy meets Harry (Pedro Pascal). The secret to a successful match, she tells him, is similar background, similar interests, a match on desired height and income and physical compatibility. It's all about the maths. What about you, he asks her, what are you looking for? 'The next person I date will be the person I marry,' she says. 'He will be obscenely rich.' Harry ticks the boxes, as Lucy would say. Her ex-boyfriend, John (Chris Evans), does not. He turns up at the wedding, too, waiting tables to make ends meet while waiting for the big acting break that's destined never to come. He's 37, but still sharing the crappy, cramped apartment he was in when they dated in their 20s. Money is why they broke up, or rather her exhaustion at the lack of it, his exhaustion at her exhaustion. Nothing much has changed. In all of this, it's not hard to detect distinct echoes of Jane Austen. Modern Manhattan is not so different to middle England in the early 19th century. It is still a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife – so long as she has a BMI of no more than 20, is aged between 24 and 27, and isn't going to expect him to settle down too soon.
The Age
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Celine Song blew us away with Past Lives. Is Materialists a perfect match?
Materialists ★★★★ M, 117 minutes Celine Song burst onto the film world in 2023 with her debut, Past Lives, an achingly beautiful tale about connections missed (in this life, if not in past or future ones). Her follow-up, Materialists, is similarly obsessed with romantic matches made and not made, but this time the focus is mathematical rather than metaphysical. Lucy (Dakota Johnson) works as a matchmaker in New York City. She's the kind of person who will stop a likely candidate in the street, hand over her business card, and tell them to call if they're interested in meeting one of the fine specimens on the books of her firm, Adore. Her gig is a throwback to the DBA years (dating before apps), but the underpinning logic of it is no less data driven: it's a numbers game, she tells people. At a wedding (the ninth she has orchestrated, which makes her a superstar in her firm), Lucy meets Harry (Pedro Pascal). The secret to a successful match, she tells him, is similar background, similar interests, a match on desired height and income and physical compatibility. It's all about the maths. What about you, he asks her, what are you looking for? 'The next person I date will be the person I marry,' she says. 'He will be obscenely rich.' Harry ticks the boxes, as Lucy would say. Her ex-boyfriend, John (Chris Evans), does not. He turns up at the wedding, too, waiting tables to make ends meet while waiting for the big acting break that's destined never to come. He's 37, but still sharing the crappy, cramped apartment he was in when they dated in their 20s. Money is why they broke up, or rather her exhaustion at the lack of it, his exhaustion at her exhaustion. Nothing much has changed. In all of this, it's not hard to detect distinct echoes of Jane Austen. Modern Manhattan is not so different to middle England in the early 19th century. It is still a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife – so long as she has a BMI of no more than 20, is aged between 24 and 27, and isn't going to expect him to settle down too soon.
