India, Nov. 26 -- A calm reminder about balance and boundaries set the tone for former CJI BR Gavai's remarks, as he discussed the need for the judiciary to remain accessible without overstepping its constitutional space.

Justice BR Gavai demitted office on November 23 as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. Chief Justice Surya Kant assumed charge as the 53rd CJI on Monday morning.

Explaining why judicial intervention is sometimes necessary, he added, "On many occasions, citizens, on account of their socio-economic handicaps, are not in a position to directly approach the court for redressal of their grievance, for protection of their rights," he told ANI in an interview.

"So, in such a situation, permitting a person to approach the court ...