New Delhi, May 17 -- At the Bar Council of India (BCI) felicitation event, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B R Gavai delivered a compelling address, emphasising the crucial role of judges in understanding and responding to societal realities.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) held a felicitation function on Saturday in the national capital to honour the 52nd CJI following his recent appointment.

Justice Gavai firmly stated that today's judiciary cannot afford to view legal matters in strict black-and-white terms while ignoring the complexities of human experiences.

CJI Gavai recalled his initial hesitation in accepting the judgeship as his father had told him that continuing as a lawyer would bring financial prosperity, but also unde...