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JUSTICE GAVAI ADDRESS AT NUSRL RANCHI, COMMEMORATING THE KESAVANANDA BHARATI CASE’S GOLDEN JUBILEE

by | Sep 7, 2024

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Supreme Court Judge Justice BR Gavai Highlights Significance of Kesavananda Bharati Case at NUSRL Ranchi Event

Summary

Recently Justice BR Gavai, attended Justice S.B. Sinha’s Memorial Lecture at NUSRL Ranchi, the lecture marks the 50 years of landmark KESHVANAND BHARATI VS STATE OF KERALA judgement. Justice Gavai delivered keynote on the occasion and also elaborated the role of Kesavananda Bharati judgments in shaping the basic structure doctrine and constitutional journey of India alongside achieving the social and economic justice while paying homage to the alate Justice S.B.Sinha.

Key Facts

  • Event: Justice S.B. Sinha Memorial Lecture at NUSRL, Ranchi.
  • Guest of Honor: Justice BR Gavai.
  • Significance: 50 years of landmark Kesavananda Bharati judgement.
  • Key Attendees: Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay (Jharkhand High Court), Utpala Sinha (wife of Justice S.B. Sinha), and their sons Abhijit and Indrajit Sinha.
  • Judgement: The Kesavananda Bharati case’s importance and basic structure doctrine the core features of the Constitution.

Legal Insights

Justice Gavai highlighted Keshavanand Bharati judgement’s importance and emphasised that judgement stands as a milestone in India’s Constitutional Journey. Even after 50 years the principles laid down by the judgement continue to guide judicial and parliamentary actions. Justice Gavai also highlighted India’s progress after this landmark judgement delivered by the court. Also  mentioned, the judgement always served as a cornerstone for advancing the judicial system in the country and justice for marginalised groups of society such as Women and Scheduled Tribes.

Impact

Justice Gavai addressed the Justice S.B. singa’s contribution to law, particularly in the field of capital punishment, arbitration and commercial law. He also addressed Keshavanand Bharati’s long standing significance in the judicial realms and influencing constitutional interpretations and the balance of power between parliament and judiciary.

Why It Matters

Kesavananda Bharati case remains a critical precedent that upholds the integrity of India’s democracy. Justice Gavai’s tribute to the legacy of Justice Sinha underscores the importance of honouring judicial contributions to India’s legal and constitutional frameworks.

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

My name is Vishakha Khatri. I am an engineering graduate and a civil service aspirant with a passion for spreading knowledge about Indian polity. I believe that understanding our political system is crucial for every citizen, and I am committed to making this information accessible to everyone in my own easy way. Through my experiences in civil service preparation and my unique perspective as an engineering graduate, I hope to inspire and educate others on the importance of Indian polity.

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