Jammu, June 12 -- He has dared to confront issues that have long been brushed under the carpet
By K Raveendran
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has taken over the reins of the Supreme Court with a kind of moral clarity and institutional courage that is rarely seen, especially in what is to be a short tenure. In his limited time at the helm, he has managed not only to make his presence felt but to shape a discourse that could potentially alter the perception and functioning of the judiciary for the better.
His stewardship has come as a breath of fresh air in an institution often weighed down by internal silences, deference to executive power, and a creeping erosion of public trust. In this brief period, Justice Gavai has chosen to confro...