India, May 20 -- CJI Gavai's remarks that constitutional supremacy must remain non-negotiable are timely and reassuring
At a time when democratic institutions face increasing strain from populist rhetoric and politically charged agendas, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai's recent declaration strikes a powerful chord: "Neither judiciary, nor executive, nor Parliament is supreme. It is the Constitution of India which is supreme." Indeed, CJI Gavai has reaffirmed a foundational truth of Indian democracy - that the legitimacy and limits of all three branches of Government derive not from one another, but from the Constitution itself.
In today's climate, where some political leaders openly question, criticise, and even suggest altering core cons...