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Hans India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
SC dismisses plea seeking action against Maha officials over protocol lapse during CJI's first visit
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking action against Maharashtra government officials over protocol lapses during Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai's first visit to the state on May 18 after taking over the country's highest judicial post. A bench of CJI Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih opined that the plea was filed with an intent to obtain "cheap publicity" and termed it a "publicity interest litigation". The bench refrained from imposing exemplary costs but asked the PIL litigant to deposit a cost of Rs 7,000. In its order, the apex court said that soon after CJI Gavai expressed displeasure over the protocol lapse, senior Maharashtra government officials, including the Chief Secretary, came to meet him and expressed regret. The top court, in a press statement released on Tuesday, said that CJI Gavai stressed that a "trivial issue should not be blown out of proportion" and requested everyone that "the matter be given a quietus". Following his taking oath as the 52nd CJI, Justice Gavai on Sunday (May 18) travelled to Mumbai for a felicitation programme by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. "If the Chief Justice of India is visiting Maharashtra for the first time, and the state's Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police, and the Mumbai Police Commissioner don't feel it appropriate to be present, then they need to reflect on that. There's nothing new about the protocol — it's a matter of respect from one constitutional institution to another," the CJI said. "It's a question of respect by the other organs of the institution to the judiciary," he added. The three pillars of democracy -- the judiciary, the legislature, and the executive -- are equal, and every organ of the Constitution must reciprocate and show respect to the other, he had said. Following the episode, the Maharashtra government issued protocol guidelines to ensure adherence to official decorum during the visit of the Chief Justice of India to Mumbai and other parts of the state. It designated the CJI as a Permanent State Guest in Maharashtra under the State Guest Rules, 2004. Accordingly, the Chief Justice of India will continue to be entitled to all protocol-related facilities, including accommodation, vehicle arrangements, and security throughout the state during visits.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Maharashtra government issues protocol guidelines for CJI's visit, designates him permanent state guest
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has issued protocol guidelines to ensure adherence to the official decorum during the visit of the Chief Justice of India to Mumbai and other parts of the state. As per the guidelines, CJI B R Gavai is now officially designated as a permanent state guest in Maharashtra, a state government release issued on Tuesday said. While the guidelines cited the State Guest Rules, the state government was embarrassed on Sunday when CJI Gavai expressed his displeasure over the absence of the state Chief Secretary, the DGP or the Mumbai police commissioner to receive him during his first visit to the state after being elevated to the top judicial post. CJI Gavai, who took the oath of the new office on May 14, was in Mumbai for a felicitation programme. On Monday, state cabinet minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said he had phoned and apologised to CJI Gavai on behalf of the state government over protocol lapse.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Maharashtra Names Chief Justice "Permanent Guest" Days After Protocol Lapse
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has issued protocol guidelines to ensure adherence to the official decorum during the visit of the Chief Justice of India to Mumbai and other parts of the state. As per the guidelines, CJI B R Gavai is now officially designated as a permanent state guest in Maharashtra, a state government release issued on Tuesday said. While the guidelines cited the State Guest Rules, the state government was embarrassed on Sunday when CJI Gavai expressed his displeasure over the absence of the state Chief Secretary, the DGP or the Mumbai police commissioner to receive him during his first visit to the state after being elevated to the top judicial post. CJI Gavai, who took the oath of the new office on May 14, was in Mumbai for a felicitation programme. On Monday, state cabinet minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said he had phoned and apologised to CJI Gavai on behalf of the state government over 'protocol lapse'. As per the Maharashtra State Guest Rules, 2004, dignitaries included in the list of declared state guests or those considered as such are accorded reception and farewell arrangements at airports by the State Protocol Sub-division. At the district level, the District Collector's office ensures similar arrangements through designated protocol officers. Accordingly, the Chief Justice of India will continue to be entitled to all protocol-related facilities as per the State Guest Rules, 2004, including accommodation, vehicle arrangements, and security throughout the state during visits. During the Chief Justice's visit to Mumbai, the Chief Secretary or their senior representative, the Director General of Police or a senior representative, and for visits to other districts, the respective District Collector and Commissioner/Superintendent of Police or their senior representatives are instructed to welcome the dignitary. As per the General Administration Department's circular dated March 7, 2022, the department concerned with the purpose of the dignitary's visit must appoint a liaison officer to facilitate coordination and reception. Accordingly, during visits to Mumbai, the Law and Judiciary Department, Ministry of Maharashtra, shall appoint a Group-A level gazetted liaison officer. For visits to other districts, the respective district courts, in coordination with the District Collector, shall appoint such officers. The General Administration Department has instructed all concerned authorities to strictly implement these guidelines.
