18
May
In his inaugural public address as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai underscored the paramount importance of the Constitution, asserting that it stands above all branches of government. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organized by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in Mumbai on May 18, 2025, he emphasized that the judiciary, executive, and legislature must collaborate within the constitutional framework to uphold democratic values. Justice Gavai highlighted the inviolability of the Constitution's "basic structure," noting that while Parliament holds the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its fundamental principles. He also addressed concerns…