I have never seen a court as undisciplined as the Supreme Court !
Justice B.R. Gavai’s comment, angered by the lawyers shouting at each other during the hearing
New Delhi – Justice B.R. Gavai has once again voiced strong criticism regarding the state of discipline in the Supreme Court. Reportedly, he referred to the apex court as the “most undisciplined place” and drew comparisons with the more organized functioning of the High Courts. Notably, Justice Gavai, who is set to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in May 2025, made similar remarks last year, questioning the discipline within the Supreme Court.
Justice Gavai commended the High Courts for their decorum, contrasting them with the Supreme Court, which he described as noisy and chaotic.
🚨 Shocking remark by Justice B.R. Gavai 🏛️ ⚖️
“I’ve never seen a court as undisciplined as the Supreme Court!” 🚫
He was frustrated with the unruly behavior of lawyers during a hearing. 📚
This incident highlights that education alone doesn’t guarantee culture or values. 📖… pic.twitter.com/kpnq3wTrz4
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Speaking Media, he remarked, “I have served as a judge in the Bombay, Nagpur, and Aurangabad benches, but I have never encountered indiscipline like in the Supreme Court. Here, you see six lawyers on one side and six on the other, all shouting at the same time. Such behavior is unheard of in the High Courts.”
In September last year, Justice Gavai expressed similar concerns, criticizing lawyers for frequent interruptions during proceedings. At that time, he remarked, “For those of us who come from the High Courts, this (Supreme Court) feels like the most undisciplined court. Anyone speaks from anywhere, and there is a noticeable lack of order.”
Editorial PerspectiveThis shows that just being highly educated does not make someone cultured and ideal. For this, teaching sadhana in education is also important. A person who understands sadhana and practices it becomes cultured and follows the rules and regulations. |