Judiciary-executive tensions surface as CJI calls out Maharashtra protocol lapse

President notifies appointment of Justice BR Gavai as next Chief Justice of India

New Delhi: India’s Chief Justice, BR Gavai, during his recent visit to his home state of Maharashtra, subtly but pointedly highlighted a perceived lack of protocol by state officials. The incident unfolded amid ongoing national discussions about the judiciary’s scope and powers, particularly concerning Article 142 of the Constitution, which grants the Supreme Court special enforcement … Read more