Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivered a powerful and timely reminder of India’s democratic foundations during his address at the ‘Rule of Law Memorial Lecture’ in Mauritius. Emphasizing India’s constitutional ethos, he stated:

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivered a powerful and timely reminder of India’s democratic foundations during his address at the ‘Rule of Law Memorial Lecture’ in Mauritius. Emphasizing India’s constitutional ethos, he stated:

> “India is a country that runs by the rule of law. The government here is not run by arbitrariness or force, but by the Constitution and the law.”

Justice Gavai began his address by highlighting the shared historical experiences of India and Mauritius—both nations that endured the hardships of colonization and later emerged as partners in democracy and freedom.

He underscored that true power lies in the law, not in the arbitrary exercise of authority. Citing one of his own recent judgments, he remarked that demolishing anyone’s house without due process or hearing is contrary to the rule of law, stressing that:

> “India does not run by the rule of bulldozers, but by the rule of law.”

His remarks come as a strong affirmation of constitutional governance, judicial fairness, and the protection of citizens’ rights—reiterating that justice in India flows from the supremacy of law, not the dominance of might.

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