Justice Gavai Praises Former CJI Raman for Judiciary Contribution

Updated: 07 May 2025, 10:11 PM IST

Justice Gavai lauds former Chief Justice Raman for his vision in making justice accessible to the common citizens and breaking the isolation of judges from the public.

In a recent event in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India designate Justice BR Gavai commended former Chief Justice NV Raman for his significant contributions to the judiciary. Justice Gavai, set to become the Chief Justice on May 14, praised Justice Raman as the people's chief justice and highlighted his efforts in bridging the gap between judges and the public. Justice Gavai admired Justice Raman's inclusive approach and emphasized the importance of diversity in the judiciary. Furthermore, Justice Gavai shared commonalities with Justice Raman, both hailing from rural backgrounds and being first-generation lawyers. The event was marked by mutual respect and appreciation for Justice Raman's humane approach and empathetic nature evident in his judgments and speeches.