Reception Matters Deeply: Chief Justice BR Gavai Criticises Protocol Lapse During Maharashtra Visit

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday expressed sadness over the loss of protocol seen by way of Maharashtra’s govt officers all through his first reputable talk over with. He exaggerated that the judiciary, legislature, and govt are equivalent pillars of democracy and that each one should recognize each and every different.

 “I’m disappointed with the executives in Maharashtra for not following protocol. The judiciary, legislature, and executive are equal pillars of democracy; all must respect each other,” he mentioned.

Gavai additional added that if the Chief Justice of India visits Maharashtra, it’s anticipated that the Chief Secretary, DGP and Mumbai Police Commissioner must be provide.

 

“If the Chief Justice of India visits Maharashtra for the first time, it’s expected that the Chief Secretary, DGP, and Mumbai Police Commissioner should be present. Not doing so calls for reflection,” Gavai added.

Reacting to the loss of protocols, he mentioned, “Protocol isn’t new, and this marks the respect between constitutional institutions.”

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai says, “I appreciate Maharashtra’s democracy, police, officials, all inclusive and accommodating. The judicial infrastructure is excellent. However, I’m disappointed with the executives in Maharashtra for not following… pic.twitter.com/9exeYus1Bg
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“When a head of a constitutional institution visits, the reception matters deeply…” he additional added.

Meanwhile, he additionally favored Maharashtra’s democracy, police, and officers for being inclusive and accommodating, including that the judicial infrastructure is very good.

On May 14, Justice BR Gavai took oath because the 52nd Chief Justice of India, a very powerful second within the nation’s judicial historical past. As Chief Justice, he’s going to lead the judiciary to offer protection to the Constitution and ship justice to all. His time in workplace will carry each demanding situations and alternatives.