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India’s Judiciary Operates on Rule of Law, Not Bulldozer Justice: CJI Gavai

By Gireesh Vasishta
India’s Judiciary Operates on Rule of Law, Not Bulldozer Justice: CJI Gavai

CJI Gavai stated that the Indian judiciary operates within the constitutional framework, ensuring justice, equality, and adherence to legal procedures. “The Indian judicial system is driven by the rule of law, not by bulldozer justice,” he asserted.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai recently emphasized that India’s judicial system is governed by the rule of law, not by “bulldozer justice.” Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a new court building in Thane, Maharashtra, he made this statement as a critique of the controversial practice of demolishing properties without due legal process, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh.YUISI ​​Sun Hat​​ for Men Women, Breathable Summer Hat for Travel, Hiking, Gardening, Sun Hats for Men​​ & Round Sun Cap for Hiking, Hats for Women​​ Indoor Outdoor Activities

CJI Gavai stated that the Indian judiciary operates within the constitutional framework, ensuring justice, equality, and adherence to legal procedures. “The Indian judicial system is driven by the rule of law, not by bulldozer justice,” he asserted.

The term “bulldozer justice” has sparked intense debate. Supporters argue it is an effective measure to curb crime, while critics, including legal experts and human rights activists, contend that it undermines the rule of law by imposing collective punishment and bypassing judicial scrutiny. They argue it violates the rights to property and due process under Articles 14 and 21 of the Indian Constitution.