'To suit needs of society': CJI Gavai calls for 'pragmatic' approach to interpret Constitution; urges judges not to think about a case once it is decided

Chief Justice of India, Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, advocated for a pragmatic interpretation of the Constitution to address current societal needs. Speaking at an event of the Bombay high court, where he once practiced as a lawyer, the CJI emphasized judicial independence and the importance of merit, diversity, and inclusiveness in judicial appointments.