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Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said that he follows Buddhism, but has not studied any religion in depth. Describing himself as completely secular, he said that he believes in all religions – Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian.
Considered humanity and the Constitution above religion.
Speaking at a program, he told that he got this idea from his father, who was a follower of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. Gavai said that whenever the family got information about any Dargah, they used to go there also.
CJI said before leaving the Supreme Court
This speech was given at the farewell ceremony organized by the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA). CJI Gavai is retiring on 23 November and 22 November is his last working day in the Supreme Court.
What I am today is because of the Constitution and Dr. Ambedkar – BR Gavai
CJI Gavai, who comes from the Dalit community, said that his entire journey was possible because of the Constitution and Dr. Ambedkar. He said, ‘Whatever I am today is because of this institution (Supreme Court). A child who studied sitting on the floor in a municipal school could never have imagined that he would reach this far. I always tried to follow the four values of the Constitution – justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
VIDEO | Delhi: Speaking at his farewell function, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai says, “I practice Buddhism, but I do not have any deep knowledge of any religious studies. I am truly a secular person. I believe in all religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Islam.”
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Supreme Court is not just an institution of CJI but of all judges – Gavai
Gavai said that the Supreme Court should not be an individual-centric institution. He said that I never took decisions alone. Every decision was taken with the participation of the full court and all the judges. The Supreme Court is a big institution and judges, lawyers, registry and staff are all equally important in it.
Mention of big decision on calling lawyers by investigating agencies
In the program, SCAORA President Vipin Nair thanked CJI Gavai for taking cognizance of the issue of lawyers being summoned by the investigating agencies. In an important decision of October 31, the Supreme Court had said that agencies like ED cannot summon lawyers on the basis of their legal advice.