CJI BR Gavai delivers powerful speech in London celebrating Ambedkar’s vision and constitutional progress.

CJI BR GAVAI ON DOCTOR BR AMBEDKAR’S LEGACY

Overview

In a landmark address delivered at Grey’s Inn, London, CJI BR Gavai reflected on the empowering framework of the Indian Constitution laid down by Dr BR Ambedkar . Speaking on “The Living Document: 75 Years of the Constitution of India and the Enduring Relevance of Dr Ambedkar,” he shared his personal journey from a humble background to becoming the Chief Justice of India crediting it entirely to Ambedkar’s constitutional vision.

He proudly remarked that –  Today India has constitutional heads—including the President, Prime Minister and CJI—who come from marginalised backgrounds, demonstrating the progress made in achieving social justice .

Key Aspects 

CJI Gavai’s speech underlined systemic upliftment through constitutional values :

• Celebrated rise of constitutional heads from Dalit, tribal and backward classes .
  
• Affirmed Ambedkar’s role in shaping an inclusive, democratic India .
  
• Emphasised personal impact of Ambedkar’s story and legacy .
  
• Addressed the role of Constitution in promoting equality and social justice .
  

Legal Insights

CJI Gavai noted critical constitutional and statutory developments :

• Article 21 expanded via judicial interpretation to ensure dignity and rights .
  
• Laws like Bonded Labour Abolition Act, Tenancy Act, and Ceiling Acts protected the vulnerable .
  
• Affirmative action under Articles 15(4), 16(4) upheld by courts and Parliament .
  
• Gender justice promoted through progressive laws and judgments .
  

Conclusion 

The speech reaffirmed the judiciary’s role in realising Ambedkar’s ideals and called upon all to further the constitutional goal of social and economic justice .

Source- Supreme Court of India 

Also read –  Article 21 of constitution