The Constitution is supreme, CJI-DemepheSuate Br Gavai says no post-retirement mission

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who will become India’s first chief justice of Buddhism on May 14, rejected any retirement task and raised a debate on whether parliament or judiciary is superior, as the constitution is supreme. Judge Gawai said in an informal chat with reporters who he lives here that the Supreme Court judge was shocked to hear the Pahargam terrorist attack and mentioned all the court meetings he called because CJI Sanjiv Khanna was not there.“When the country is in a crisis, the Supreme Court cannot remain detached. We are also part of the country,” he said, referring to issues ranging from cases to court vacancy, the judge met with civilians, including politicians and statements against the judiciary.
He answered questions about politicians and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s supremacy of parliament, saying: “The Constitution is supreme.
Regarding questions related to judges who accept post-retirement political tasks such as governorship.

Judge Gawai said: “I have no political ambitions…I will not accept any retirement positions.”

When asked about the former CJI’s acceptance of a big city mission, he said: “I can’t speak on behalf of others.” He said that he said that the Governor’s position was lower than the CJI’s position, to be lower than the position in the agreement. Please resort to other politicians, you will be with other people you meet, he said, unless you will be with your life, you will be with you on the ID, you will be with you on the ID. I won’t understand the problems that bother them. ”

Justice Gawai recalled his recent visit to Manipur and said that an old woman welcomed him in her home made him realize the unity and affinity of the country.

He talked about the Pahalgam incident, a decision by the Supreme Court to force life to be lost and express pain to it, followed by a state action on Operation Sindoor and an action to cease armed exchanges.

Judge Gawai said the judge was also a citizen of the country and, after learning about the horrible incident, consulted CJI Khanna and called a court-wide meeting to make a statement on behalf of the top courts to lure death.

“After all, we are also responsible citizens of the country and are affected by such incidents … we also feel the attention as citizens. When the whole country mourns, the Supreme Court cannot remain detached.”

Regarding the cessation of armed exchanges, the CJI designated war was futile and gave illustrations of ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, saying there was little tangible gain.

Regarding the issue of the judge’s announcement of assets, Judge Gawai said that so far, 21 of the 33 Supreme Court judges have placed details of their assets in the public sphere.

“The judge who rests at the Supreme Court will provide details soon,” he said, adding that the High Court judges should also follow the lawsuit.

He said in connection with cash discovery platoons involving the Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court appointed committee had sued him and the issue was forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister’s subsequent actions.

However, when asked whether any FIR could be raised, he declined to comment further on the controversy.

He declined specific comments during inquiries and unclear inquiries related to the center’s recommended name.

In response to the inadequate periodic caste and backward classes of pre-appointed tribes and judiciary, he said that the appointment of constitutional positions could not be retained.

However, he said that the people involved should be alive to properly represent different parts of the society of the higher judiciary.

He said it was difficult to find the right person with a small number of female judges.

Judge Gawai’s comments on whether social media disturbed him, saying he did not follow them and read only newspaper clippings about court news.

Justice Gawai said: “I may be the first Buddhist.” Therefore, he has always been very supportive of the concept of socio-economic justice.

He said his father, RS Gavai, was a professional politician, and many others transformed into Buddhism after Dr. BR Ambedkar.

Judge Gawai said he was still visiting his village in Amravati area except for the anniversary of his late father’s birth and death at the time of the village fair.

Earlier on April 16, CJI recommended Justice Gavai to the Centre as the 52nd CJI.

Later on April 29, President Mourmu appointed him as the next CJI, and he will enter the office on May 14.

Justice Gavai will serve in CJI for more than six months and he will retire on November 23, 2025.

Judge Gawai was born on 24 November 1960 in Amravati and was promoted to an additional judge of the High Court of Mumbai on 14 November 2003.

He became a permanent judge of the High Court on November 12, 2005. He joined the Bar Association on March 16, 1985 and served as a permanent consultant to Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Amravati Municipal Corporation and Amravati University.