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India Today
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Whenever India faces crisis, Constitution keeps it united and strong: Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday said that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, and that the Constitution should be credited for Gavai was addressing a function after the inauguration of advocate chambers and a multi-level parking at the Allahabad High Court here."When the Constitution was being made and its final draft was presented before the Constituent Assembly, at that time some people used to say that the Constitution is too federal, while some used to say that it is too unitary," he "Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had replied that the Constitution is neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war," CJI Gavai said India has been on the path of development after independence due to the Constitution."Today we see what the condition is the condition of our neighbouring countries. And India is making a journey towards development after independence. Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution," he said."It is our fundamental duty to reach out to the last citizen of this country who needs justice. Be it the legislature, the executive or the judiciary, everyone has to reach out to that citizen," the CJI told the InTrending Reel
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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Constitution must be credited for keeping country united during crises: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday said that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, and that the Constitution should be credited for this. The CJI was addressing a function after the inauguration of advocate chambers and a multi-level parking at the Allahabad High Court here. "When the Constitution was being made and its final draft was presented before the Constituent Assembly, at that time some people used to say that the Constitution is too federal while some used to say that it is too unitary. "Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had replied that the Constitution is neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war," CJI Gavai said. He said India has been on the path of development after independence due to the Constitution. "Today we see what is the condition of our neighbouring countries. And India is making a journey towards development after independence. Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution," he said. "It is our fundamental duty to reach out to the last citizen of this country who needs justice. Be it the legislature, the executive or the judiciary, everyone has to reach out to that citizen," the CJI told the gathering.
New Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'India's stability, unity, strength rooted in Constitution,' says CJI; calls it duty to ensure justice reaches last citizen
LUCKNOW: Chief Justice of India Justice B R Gavai on Saturday attributed the country's stability, unity, and strength during various crises to the Indian Constitution, asserting that it was the Constitution that saved India while neighbouring countries witnessed upheavals. 'Today we see what is the condition of our neighbouring countries. India is making a journey towards development after independence. Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution,' he said. Justice Gavai was speaking at a function at the Allahabad High Court to mark the inauguration of a multi-storey complex housing 2,500 chambers for lawyers and a multi-level parking facility. The event was attended by top legal luminaries including Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and senior state bureaucrats. The CJI said the Constitution, drafted by Dr B R Ambedkar, played a significant role in India's development and growth journey. 'When the Constitution was being made and its final draft was presented before the Constituent Assembly, at that time, some people used to say that the Constitution is too federal while some used to say that it is too unitary. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had replied that the Constitution was neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war,' said the CJI.
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Rs 1700 crore approved for integrated court complexes in 7 UP districts:" CM Yogi
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday attended the inauguration event of the new advocate chamber and parking building at the Allahabad High Court. Speaking at the event, CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state government's efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure, stating, 'When we (BJP) came to power, 10 districts didn't have their courts... We wanted the parking facilities and lawyers' chambers to be included in an integrated court complex in the court infrastructure. We have already received approval and allocated Rs 1700 crore for 7 districts...' Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inaugurated the new advocate chamber and parking building at the Allahabad High Court on Saturday, marking a significant step in enhancing the court's infrastructure. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was also present during the inauguration. On the inauguration of the new advocate chamber and parking building of the Allahabad High Court, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, 'Today, the whole country is celebrating the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai, whom we call the idol of justice... 250 years ago, Ahilyabai introduced the concept that good governance requires good infrastructure for the judiciary. Today, we are inaugurating a magnificent infrastructure event organised at the Allahabad High Court.' Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai also lauded the scale and comfort of the complex, describing it as one of the finest in the world for advocates, and expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister. 'Today, by inaugurating this building, I want to dedicate it to the citizens of the country and would like to congratulate the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, all the Justices' siblings, and all the Lawyers' Association of the Allahabad High Court that you have received a grand gift. I travel a lot around the country and there is no such big building in my knowledge, which is so big for lawyers, for advocates, providing facilities, there are chambers above 2300. It has huge parking facilities for cars and two-wheelers too. And for this, I would like to congratulate you all. Especially, I would also like to express my congratulations and gratitude to the Honourable Chief Minister for providing funds for these facilities,' he said. The new facilities would improve the accessibility and convenience for advocates and visitors at the Allahabad High Court. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘When country faces crises, Constitution keeps us united,' says CJI Gavai, cites BR Ambedkar's reply
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said on Saturday during an event that The Constitution had ensured that whenever India faced a crisis, the country remained united and strong. CJI Gavai was addressing a function after the inauguration of advocate chambers and multi-level parking at the Allahabad high court. Also Read: Govt notifies appointment of 3 SC judges day after president Murmu's approval 'When the Constitution was being made and its final draft was presented before the Constituent Assembly, at that time some people used to say that the Constitution is too federal while some used to say that it is too unitary,' PTI news agency quoted CJI Gavai as saying. "Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had replied that the Constitution is neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war," CJI Gavai added. Also Read: 'Aamchi' vs 'Tyanchi' Mumbai: CJI Gavai explains gap between the two in Supreme Court He stated that India has been on the path of development after independence due to the Constitution, and compared India to neighbouring countries and their experience of development. Also Read: CJI Gavai displeased over protocol lapse "Today we see what is the condition of our neighbouring countries. And India is making a journey towards development after independence. Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution," he said. CJI Gavai, during the gathering, also emphasised that it was the fundamental duty of the government to reached out every last citizen in the country. "It is our fundamental duty to reach out to the last citizen of this country who needs justice. Be it the legislature, the executive or the judiciary everyone has to reach out to that citizen," the CJI said. He also stated, 'I have always been saying that the bar and the bench are two sides of the same coin. Unless the bar and the bench work together, the chariot of justice cannot move forward.' The Chief Justice of India praised the Allahabad high court for being a role model for the country, citing the incident where the judges vacated 12 bungalows for the construction of a complex for lawyers.
